verb
- past tense of tackle; to deal with or attempt to solve a problem or difficult task
- past tense of tackle; to bring down an opponent by seizing and stopping them
Usage: sports
Examples
- She tackled the math problem step by step.
- The team tackled the project with enthusiasm.
- He tackled his fear of public speaking by joining a debate club.
- The linebacker tackled the running back at the five-yard line.
- The security guard tackled the shoplifter before he could escape.
- They tackled the budget crisis by cutting unnecessary expenses.
- The defender tackled the striker just outside the penalty box.