tackle

[US]/ˈtækl/
[UK]/ˈtækl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. deal with or handle
vt. & vi. seize or grasp
n. interception; device for seizing and holding

Phrases & Collocations

tackle a task

tackle a challenge

fishing tackle

block and tackle

tackle box

lifting tackle

sliding tackle

Example Sentences

tackle a difficult problem

tackle the horse up for plowing

They use the tackle to lift the machine.

the tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.

you’re in no condition to tackle the stairs.

He tackled the problem.

The policeman tackled the thief.

That depends (on) how to tackle the problem.

I don't know how to tackle this problem.

That big fullback tackles hard.

Footballers must learn to tackle fearlessly.

sexism should be tackled without compromise.

the wisest course of action is to tackle the problem at source.

Tackled the crossword yet? It's a stinker.

The desynchronization attack is very difficult to tackle and still an open question.

It all depends on how you tackle the problem.

He tackled his opponent.

We have gained sufficient experience to tackle this problem.

If Bill is late again, I'll tackle him about it.

Real-world Examples

[C] Issues arising from automation need to be tackled.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

He bought some fishing tackle in the store.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

It needs to be tackled with education.

Source: VOA Daily Standard October 2019 Collection

Or tackle some of the heavy stuff?

Source: Downton Abbey Video Version (Season 6)

Half the profits are going towards tackling loneliness.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

They also discussed how to tackle climate change.

Source: VOA Daily Standard May 2021 Collection

I saw some fishing tackle in that boat.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Deep bunkers can be tackled in other ways.

Source: The Economist - Technology

Ramaphosa also called for solidarity to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: CRI Online October 2020 Collection

Regional lawmakers rejected a plan to tackle climate change last week.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

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