Meaning & use
tackle
To deal with a difficult task or problem directly, or to physically stop an opponent, especially in sport.
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The team decided to tackle the budget shortfall by cutting unnecessary expenses first.
The defender tackled the striker just before he reached the penalty area.
A note on using this word
Tackle works both for abstract problems, as in 'tackle an issue,' and for physical sports contact, most commonly in football, rugby, and soccer.
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