1A measure or step taken to deal with a problem or situation; handling or dealing with something appropriately.
汚染が見つかったので、会社は速やかに処置を取った。
Contamination was found, so the company took immediate measures.
トラブル発生時は初期処置が重要だ。
When trouble occurs, the initial response is important.
安全のため、必要な処置を講じてください。
Please take the necessary measures for safety.
2Medical treatment or care given for an injury or illness.
けが人には応急処置として止血を行った。
We stopped the bleeding as first aid for the injured person.
病院で適切な処置を受けてくださいと言われた。
I was told to receive appropriate treatment at the hospital.
処置が遅れたため、症状が悪化してしまった。
Because treatment was delayed, the symptoms ended up getting worse.