tackled
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.tried to solve a difficult problem or finish a hard task.
v.addressed or made a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem, task, or situation.
Simple“The government finally tackled the issue of rising house prices last year.”
In context“The administration tackled the systemic corruption within the department by implementing rigorous oversight and transparent reporting protocols.”
UsageTransitive verb; always requires a direct object representing the problem or task.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.physically stopped an opponent in a game like football or rugby.
v.physically intercepted or brought down an opposing player to gain possession or stop progress.
Simple“The defender tackled the striker just before he could shoot at the goal.”
In context“The linebacker tackled the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage, resulting in a significant loss of yardage for the offense.”
UsageCommonly used in both American football and association football (soccer), though the physical nature of the action differs.
Synonymsinterceptedbrought down - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describes a problem that someone has already started to fix.
adj.referring to a challenge or obstacle that has been actively addressed or confronted.
Simple“With the most urgent repairs tackled, we can now focus on the garden.”
In context“The report highlighted several tackled issues, though it noted that long-term structural changes remained elusive.”
UsageOften functions as a participial adjective in formal reporting.
“Earlier on Saturday, Heathrow's southern runway was closed while crews tackled a grass fire on the airfield.”