tackle
🇺🇸
/ˈtækl/
🇬🇧
/ˈtækl/
verb
B2
to try hard to solve a problem
We need to tackle the issue of pollution.
C1
to talk to someone about a problem
I will tackle my boss about the new schedule.
C1
to try to take the ball from an opponent
The player tried to tackle the opponent with the ball.
C1
to make an opponent fall down
In rugby, players often tackle each other.
R
to stop a dangerous person
The guard had to tackle the thief.
noun
C1
an act of trying to take the ball or stop a player
The referee saw the illegal tackle.
R
a player who stops opponents
The team needs a new tackle.
R
equipment for sports or activities
He bought new fishing tackle.
R
a man's private parts
translation
to try hard to solve a problem; to talk to someone about a problem; to try to take the ball from an opponent; to make an opponent fall down; to stop a dangerous person
an act of trying to take the ball or stop a player; a player who stops opponents; equipment for sports or activities; a man's private parts
Word Forms
3rd Present
tackles
Past
tackled
Perfect
tackled
Progressive
tackling
Plural
tackles