solve a problem

This page is about the collocation solve a problem

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to find the solution to a problem

For example

  • Have the problems at the factory been solved yet?

  • Since becoming a manager, I've spent most of my time solving other people's problems.

Note:
Related collocations include "address a problem", "tackle a problem" and "fix a problem"

Quick Quiz

The problem was solved by

a. totally ignoring it

b. taking the right action

c. not being careful enough
a) totally ignoring it b) taking the right action c) not being careful enough

Contributor: Matt Errey