This is not a slang term. It is a formal phrase that translates to 'address the public' or 'speak to the audience'. It refers to the act of speaking or presenting to a group of people in a public context.
Examples
- Spanish: El alcalde va a dirigirse al público para hablar sobre los nuevos cambios en la ciudad.
- English: The mayor is going to address the public to talk about the new changes in the city.