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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Carnegie's Luke Bouma is investigating a new way to tackle this question by using naturally occurring "space weather stations" that appear around some young stars.

From Science Daily

He said alternatives had not been fully explored and suggested more bans would be needed to tackle the issue of displaced vans parking in residential streets.

From BBC

Its chief executive, Emma Slawinski, said new legislation would allow "the courts and police to tackle persistent and prolific illegal hunting".

From BBC

They added that free breakfast clubs, attendance and behaviour hubs were tackling the root causes of absence and building a system where every child can achieve and thrive, whatever their background or needs.

From BBC

UK leader Keir Starmer said Thursday he was "very keen" to tackle addictive features on social media following a landmark US ruling that found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman.

From Barron's

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