手を打つ

てをうつ

to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

Also written 手を拍つ

Meaning

expv5t
to take (preventive) measures
expv5t
to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain
expv5t
to clap one's hands together

Example sentences

その問題について手を打つ前に彼は３日間じっくり考えた。

He turned the problem over in his mind for three days before he did anything about it.
この問題は早急に手を打つ必要がある。

Something must be done immediately to deal with this problem.