tackle
Meaning
To tackle something means to confront or deal with a difficult problem or challenge in a determined way.
💡 A common mistake is using "tackle" only in a physical context; it can also refer to abstract challenges.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Mark
has
noticed
that
the
local
recycling
project
is
falling
behind
,
so
he
made
a
list
of
the
main
problems
.
He
decided
to
tackle
the
most
urgent
issues
by
organizing
a
short
meeting
with
volunteers
from
the
neighborhood
.
In
the
meeting
they
agreed
on
small
tasks
,
a
clear
schedule
,
and
ways
to
support
each
other
.
Over
the
next
month
they
worked
on
the
plan
and
began
to
see
steady
progress
in
recycling
rates
.
Common Phrases
tackle a problem
tackle an issue
tackle a challenge
Synonyms
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