B2verb 1K

Tackle

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtækl/","/ˈtæklz/","/ˈtækld/","/ˈtæklɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtækl/","/ˈtæklz/","/ˈtækld/","/ˈtæklɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Tackle

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation

In simple words: To deal with or try to solve a problem.

Tackle in a sentence

• The government is determined to tackle inflation.
• I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend.
• Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night.
• The drugs problem has to be tackled head-on.
• The problem is being tackled with a range of measures.
• We are failing to tackle the key issues.
• I tackled him about the money he owed me.
• He was tackled just outside the penalty area.
• He can run fast and tackle hard.
• He tackled a masked intruder at his home.

How to use Tackle

Use 'tackle' in discussions about addressing issues or challenges. It fits in both casual and professional contexts but might sound too informal in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

tackle + object

Memory hint

Think of a football player tackling an opponent to solve the play!

Related words

Collocations with Tackle

• properly
• seriously
• directly
• attempt to
• try to
• help (to)
• with
• tackle somebody to the floor
• tackle somebody to the ground
• hard
• hard
• properly
• seriously
• directly
• attempt to
• try to
• help (to)
• with
• tackle somebody to the floor
• tackle somebody to the ground

Synonyms for Tackle

• address
• confront
• approach
• deal with
• grapple with

Opposites of Tackle

• ignore
• avoid
• shun

Common mistakes with Tackle

• 'Tackle' is sometimes used incorrectly as a noun. Remember it's mostly a verb.
• Learners often confuse it with 'tackle' as in sports, forgetting the problem-solving meaning.
• Using 'tackle' without an object, e.g., 'I will tackle,' instead of 'I will tackle the problem.'

Frequently asked questions about Tackle

What does Tackle mean?

To deal with or try to solve a problem.

What is the definition of Tackle?

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation

How do you use Tackle in a sentence?

The government is determined to tackle inflation.

Can you give another example of Tackle?

I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend.

What are synonyms for Tackle?

Common alternatives include address, confront, approach, deal with, grapple with.

What is the opposite of Tackle?

Opposite meanings include ignore, avoid, shun.

What words go with Tackle?

It commonly pairs with properly, seriously, directly, attempt to, try to, help (to), with, tackle somebody to the floor, tackle somebody to the ground, hard, hard, properly, seriously, directly, attempt to, try to, help (to), with, tackle somebody to the floor, tackle somebody to the ground.

What are common mistakes when using Tackle?

'Tackle' is sometimes used incorrectly as a noun. Remember it's mostly a verb. Learners often confuse it with 'tackle' as in sports, forgetting the problem-solving meaning. Using 'tackle' without an object, e.g., 'I will tackle,' instead of 'I will tackle the problem.'

How do you pronounce Tackle?

US: /["/ˈtækl/","/ˈtæklz/","/ˈtækld/","/ˈtæklɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtækl/","/ˈtæklz/","/ˈtækld/","/ˈtæklɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tackle?

Use 'tackle' in discussions about addressing issues or challenges. It fits in both casual and professional contexts but might sound too informal in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Tackle?

"Tackle" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.