tackle (/ˈtækl/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /ˈtækl/
Meaning
Meaning: deal with firmly
To make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or task.
Examples
🗣 The government has promised to tackle the growing problem of city traffic this year.
Etymology
From Middle Low German ‘takel’ (equipment); the sense of confronting arose later.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in problem-solving and in sports like football and rugby.
Tags: action, problem