tackle — to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtækəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom decided to tackle the mountain of laundry like a warrior.
- The teacher will tackle cheating with her secret spy skills.
- Let's tackle this project step by step.
tackle
VERB[/ˈtækəl/]
to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation
The team tackled the difficult problem together.
The scientists tackled the disease by developing a new treatment. (FACE THE PROBLEM + TAKE ACTION = TACKLE → tackle means to deal with a problem, task, or challenge directly)
Tackle the battle and climb to the next level.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'takel' meaning 'equipment' or 'gear', related to 'taken' meaning 'to grasp'. The word entered English through maritime usage in the 14th century, originally referring to ropes and rigging of a ship.
Breakdown
tackle (noun: equipment/gear) + -le (verb suffix) = tackle (to grapple with or attempt to deal with)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom decided to tackle the mountain of laundry like a warrior.”
“The teacher will tackle cheating with her secret spy skills.”
“Let's tackle this project step by step.”
“The government needs to tackle climate change urgently.”
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