Definitions

tackle

[tak-uhl, tey-kuhl] / ˈtæk əl, ˈteɪ kəl /

NOUN

equipment for activity

Synonyms

STRONG

accouterment apparatus appliance gear goods habiliments hook impedimenta implements line machinery materiel outfit paraphernalia rig rigging tools trappings

VERB

make an effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on

STRONG

accept attack attempt essay launch

WEAK

apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to embark upon give a try give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain complete conclude end finish

STRONG

be lazy

WEAK

avoid dodge forget idle neglect

VERB

jump on and grab

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront halt stop

STRONG

attack block catch challenge clutch down grapple grasp intercept nail sack seize smear take throw upset

WEAK

bring down bring to the ground put the freeze on take hold of throw down

Antonyms

STRONG

free give help hold let go liberate lose offer protect receive release

WEAK

avoid

Example Sentences

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The Prince of Wales has brought his 12-year-old son Prince George to help at a homeless shelter, so he can teach him about homelessness and show him the efforts of organisations trying to tackle it.

From BBC

Older sellers shouldn’t feel pressured into tackling big renovations, Sachs said.

From MarketWatch

Change starts internally, with each of us accepting that the only way things will get better is if we tackle challenges in our own backyards.

From The Wall Street Journal

Changes will be made to "clarify and focus" the committee's remit and set out a "robust and transparent approach" to tackling editorial concerns, such as those about the Panorama episode, and doing so promptly.

From BBC

"This is a part of modern life that we have to tackle and deal with," Bryant added, pointing to major hacks in recent years at Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer and the British Library.

From BBC

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