tackling
v.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.
The government is finally tackling the issue of rising energy costs.
After months of delay, the committee began tackling the backlog of applications to ensure everyone received a response.
Successfully tackling systemic inequality requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses both immediate economic needs and long-term structural barriers to social mobility.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the problem or task being addressed.