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tackle

Pronunciation: [ˈtækəl]

Word

Learn how to use tackle in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(verb) to take hold of an opponent or the ball in a game like football. It means stopping someone from moving forward by grabbing them or their possessions.

Example

He managed to tackle the player before he could score a goal.

Example

She didn't tackle the runner, and he got away with the ball.

Example

Did you see him tackle the opposing player during the game?

Context: “address a problem”

(verb) to deal with or try to solve a difficult issue or task. It means taking action to make something better or work out a solution.

Example

The team will tackle the environmental issues next week.

Example

They didn't tackle the problem on time, and it got worse.

Example

How are we going to tackle this challenge together?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a move in a game where one player stops another player by grabbing them. It's a specific action in sports to get control of the ball or stop the game.

Example

His tackle was perfect and helped the team win the game.

Example

That was a bad tackle, and he received a penalty.

Example

Did you see that great tackle he made in the second half?

Context: “problem-solving”

(noun) an effort or plan to address a particular challenge or issue. It refers to how someone decides to solve a problem or work on something important.

Example

The committee came up with a tackle for the budget problems.

Example

Without a clear tackle for the project, we felt lost.

Example

What is our tackle for reducing waste in the school?

How to pronounce tackle

Pronunciation: [ˈtækəl]

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