A measure or step taken to deal with a problem or situation; the act of handling/dealing with something.
汚染が見つかったので速やかに処置を取った。
Contamination was found, so we took immediate measures.
トラブル発生時の初期処置が重要だ。
Initial measures when trouble occurs are 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.
Medical 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.
処置が遅れたために症状が悪化した。
Because treatment was delayed, the symptoms worsened.