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tackling

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtækəɫɪŋ// UK //tˈæklɪŋ// tack·ling

v. to deal with a difficult problem or task in a determined way. You use this when you start working on something that requires a lot of effort.

v. to undertake a task or address a problem with significant effort or determination. Often implies a direct, forceful approach to a complex situation.


SIMPLE

The government is finally tackling the issue of rising energy costs.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of delay, the committee began tackling the backlog of applications to ensure everyone received a response.

COMPLEX

Successfully tackling systemic inequality requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses both immediate economic needs and long-term structural barriers to social mobility.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the problem or task being addressed.

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