B2verbpoliticssport
US/ˈtæk.əl/
UK/ˈtæk.əl/
to try to deal with a difficult problem; also to try to take the ball from a player
In context
The city needs to tackle traffic jams before the problem gets worse.
Let's tackle the hardest question first while we still have energy.
The defender tackled the striker just before he could shoot.
Words that go with tackle
verb + noun
- tackle a problemWe need new ideas to tackle the problem.
- tackle climate changeEvery country must help tackle climate change.
- tackle povertyThe program aims to tackle poverty in rural areas.
- tackle the issueThe minister promised to tackle the issue of food safety.
- tackle crimeMore police are needed to tackle crime.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We must tackle with this problem.Correct: We must tackle this problem.