tackle

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

To try to deal with a difficult problem.

Meanings of «tackle»

1 · verb

to try to deal with a difficult problem

The team must tackle the problem before it grows worse.

2 · noun

an attempt to stop an opponent by knocking them down in sport

The defender made a strong tackle near the goal.

Similar: challenge block

3 · noun

equipment needed for an activity, especially fishing

He kept his fishing tackle in a large box.

Similar: gear equipment kit

Translation

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«tackle» in 17 languages

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AZ Azərbaycan

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

to act to stop something bad

fightthe usual word; try hard to stop somethingWe must fight pollution in our cities.

combatformalformal; used for crime, disease and problemsNew laws will help combat crime.

tacklestart dealing with a difficult problemThe city wants to tackle the traffic problem.

battlefight hard for a long time, often an illnessShe battled cancer for five years.

← tackiness tacky →