ˈtækl
ˈtækl
1 [transitive] tackle something to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situationThe government is determined to tackle inflation.I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend.Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night.2 [transitive] tackle somebody (about something) to speak to somebody about a problem or difficult situationSynonym
confrontI tackled him about the money he owed me.3 [transitive, intransitive] tackle (somebody) (in football ( soccer ), hockey, etc.) to try and take the ball from an opponentHe was tackled just outside the penalty area.4 [intransitive, transitive] tackle (somebody) (in rugby or American football) to make an opponent fall to the ground in order to stop them running5 [transitive] tackle somebody to deal with somebody who is violent or threatening youHe tackled a masked intruder at his home.