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.