CEFR B2

tackling

verb

Meaning

Dealing with a difficult problem or task, or physically stopping an opponent in sports.

Examples

She is currently tackling the issue of urban homelessness in her new research paper.
The defender was praised for tackling the striker just before he reached the goal.

Synonyms: handling, addressing, confronting, grappling with

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tackling (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: ˈtæklɪŋ

Definition

Dealing with a difficult problem or task, or physically stopping an opponent in sports.

Examples

She is currently tackling the issue of urban homelessness in her new research paper.
The defender was praised for tackling the striker just before he reached the goal.
We need a more effective strategy for tackling these rising operational costs.

How to Use tackling

tackle a problem (collocation): to start dealing with a difficult issue — "The government is tackling the problem of inflation with new fiscal policies."
tackle someone (collocation): to physically stop someone in a sport — "He was penalized for tackling the player from behind."

Synonyms of tackling

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