English / word
tackle
verb, noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation; to challenge an opponent in a game
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
In context
01
We must tackle dengue before it spreads.
02
The committee will tackle cheating in exams.
Synonyms
handle,address,confront
Antonyms
avoid,ignore,neglect
Collocations
tackle a challenge,tackle crime,tackle poverty
Verb forms
Past: tackled · Past participle: tackled · -ing: tackling