tackle

US /ˈtækəl/

UK /'tækl/

B1

verb

  • To start working on a difficult problem
  • To grab and throw a person to the ground

noun

  • An act of tackling someone in a sport.
  • The equipment required for a particular task or sport.
  • Equipment used in fishing
  • Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
  • An act of tackling someone, especially in sports.
  • Attempt to force a person to the ground

other

  • To make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task).
  • To seize, stop, or bring down (an opponent carrying the ball) in a game such as American football or soccer.

Examples

failing to tackle the key issues

He was booked for a tackle from behind on Morris.