ta
ckle
Third Person
tackles
Present Participle
tackling
Past Tense
tackled
Past Participle
tackled
1
to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner
transitive
- The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks.
- Facing environmental challenges, the government took steps to tackle pollution and promote sustainability.
- Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students' learning challenges.
- Volunteers in the community are actively tackling social problems for positive change.
- Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives.
2
to use a defensive maneuver to take the ball or puck away from an opponent
- She tackles cleanly to avoid a foul.
- They have tackled effectively all match.
- They were tackling hard throughout the second half.
- He was tackling when the referee blew the whistle.
3
to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby
transitive
- The linebacker tackled the quarterback before he could make the pass.
- She tackled her opponent with a clean hit, stopping the play.
- The player hesitated and was tackled just short of the goal line.
- He lunged to tackle the player but missed by inches.
- The defender tackled him aggressively, earning a penalty for rough play.
4
to fasten or secure something using tackle or similar equipment
transitive
- The crew tackled the sail to the mast before the storm rolled in.
- He tackled the load securely to the truck bed for transport.
- They tackled the equipment to the pulley system for easier lifting.
- The climbers tackled their gear to the harness before starting the ascent.
- The campers tackled their backpacks to the mule before the long hike.
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5
to use physical force or technique to stop an opponent's movement
- The rugby player tackled his opponent hard but fairly to stop a try.
- In hockey, defenders tackle by intercepting the ball with their sticks.
- She tackled the lacrosse player from the side to regain possession.
- Wrestlers practice how to tackle safely without causing injuries.
- The coach yelled, 'Tackle low!'to avoid penalties in the rugby drill.