tackle1 verbtackle2 noun
tackletack‧le1 /ˈtækəl/ ●●○ S3 W3 verb 
VERB TABLE
tackle
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | tackle |
| he, she, it | tackles | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | tackled |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have tackled |
| he, she, it | has tackled | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had tackled |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will tackle |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have tackled |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am tackling |
| he, she, it | is tackling | |
| you, we, they | are tackling | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was tackling |
| you, we, they | were tackling | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been tackling |
| he, she, it | has been tackling | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been tackling |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be tackling |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been tackling |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A task force was formed to tackle Charlestown's rising crime rate.
- I didn't know if he had the ball or not, so I just tackled him.
- Many schools are now trying to tackle the problem of drug abuse.
- Police forces in the area are trying to tackle car crime head on.
- The new laws are aimed at tackling unemployment.
- Above all, they did nothing whatsoever to tackle the primary source of peasant rebelliousness: their semi-feudal exploitation.
- Andersson tackled the question directly by experimentally altering the tail lengths of the males.
- Geriatric day hospitals, despite having a considerable minority of dementia sufferers have not in general tackled the issue of integration.
- How can I best tackle this?
- New designs with foot pivots allow snow hikers to tackle almost any hill or valley.
- Weber does indeed tackle some old art ideas.
THESAURUS
to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem: · We need to deal with problems like pollution and climate change.· I spend most of my day dealing with customer enquiries.
to deal with a problem or difficult situation by making particular decisions – used especially when talking about how well or badly someone does this: · He handled the situation very well.· Most customers were happy with the way their complaints had been handled.
to start to deal with a problem, especially one that is complicated: · We need to tackle the issue of drugs in schools.· The government is introducing new measures to tackle online crime.
to deal with all the practical details of something that needs to be done or organized. Attend to is more formal than see to: · My son saw to all the funeral arrangements.· I have some business to attend to.
to do the work or make the arrangements that are necessary for something to happen – used especially when you do this for someone else so that they do not have to worry about it: · My secretary takes care of all the paperwork.
if a company or organization processes a letter, form etc, they do the things that are usually done as part of their official system, in order to deal with it: · It will take a minimum of 14 days to process your passport application.· I called their office, and they said that my request was still being processed.
Longman Language Activatorto deal with a problem or difficult situation to begin to deal with a problem in a determined way, especially a big or complicated problem: · Many schools are now trying to tackle the problem of drug abuse.· The new laws are aimed at tackling unemployment.tackle something head on (=deal with something in a direct and determined way): · Police forces in the area are trying to tackle car crime head on.
to deal with a problem or a difficult situation, especially in an effective or confident way: · There were a few problems, but nothing I couldn't handle.· A lot of people find it difficult to handle criticism.handle something well/badly: · The whole situation has been very badly handled.· It's her first year as a doctor, but she is handling the pressures of the job very well.
especially British to deal with small but difficult problems that are causing trouble or preventing you from doing something: · I spent the weekend sorting out my tax affairs.· We'll have to sort your immigration status out before we can offer you a job.sort yourself out (=deal with any personal problems you have): · I decided to take a week's holiday to try and sort myself out.
to try hard to deal with a difficult problem or situation, especially for a long time: · The authorities have been grappling with the problem for a decade, but cars still choke the streets in the rush hour.· There is no environmental policy in a country that is still grappling with increasing poverty.
to deal with a difficult situation or problem in a quick, confident, and determined way: · Helena decided to take the bull by the horns and organize the show herself.
WORD SETSace, nounace, verbacrobat, nounacrobatic, adjectiveacrobatics, nounaction replay, nounaerobic, adjectiveaim, nounaim, verball-American, adjectiveall-seater, adjectivearena, nounAstroTurf, nounattack, verbaway, adverbaway, adjectiveback, nounbackhand, nounbackhanded, adjectivebackhander, nounbackspin, nounball, nounball game, nounbaseline, nounbat, nounbench, verbbleachers, nounblock, nounbobble, verbbout, nounbowl, nounbowl, verbbowling alley, nounbowling ball, nounbowling green, nounbox, nounbox, verbboxer, nounbronze, nounbronze medal, nounbye, nouncall, verbcall, nouncap, verbcaptain, nouncaptain, verbcaptaincy, nounchange, verbchanging room, nouncheer, nouncheerleader, nouncheerleading, nounchip, nounchip, verbcircuit training, nounclose season, nounclubhouse, nouncoach, nounconference, nouncontender, nouncourse, nouncourse, verbcourt, nouncover, verbcross, verbcross, nouncross-country, adjectivecrown, nouncup, nouncup final, nouncup tie, nouncurve, noundead, adjectivedecider, noundefence, noundefend, verbdefender, noundefensive, adjectivederby, noundisallow, verbdisqualify, verbdivision, noundivot, noundown, adverbdraft, noundraw, verbdraw, noundribble, verbdribble, noundrive, noundrop, verbdrop goal, noundropkick, noundrop shot, noundrubbing, noundugout, nouneleven, numberequalize, verbequalizer, nouneven, adjectiveevent, nounface, nounfast, adjectivefavourite, nounfeint, nounfield, verbfielder, nounfieldsman, nounfield sports, nounfight, verbfight, nounfighter, nounfinalist, nounfirst half, nounfirst-string, adjectivefixture, nounflat, adjectiveflip, nounfollow-through, nounfootball, nounfootwork, nounform, nounfoul, nounfoul line, nounfriendly, adjectivefull-court press, nounfull time, nounfumble, verbgala, noungame, noungame point, noungate, noungoal, noungoalie, noungoalkeeper, noungoalless, adjectivegoal line, noungoalmouth, noungoalpost, noungoaltender, noungold, noungold medal, noungrand slam, noungrandstand, nounground staff, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhalf, nounhalfback, nounhalf nelson, nounhalf-time, nounhammer, nounhandball, nounhand-eye co-ordination, nounhandicap, nounhandspring, nounhandstand, nounhat trick, nounhead start, nounheat, nounheavy, adjectivehiding, nounhome, adjectivein, adverbinfield, nouninjury time, nouninterference, nouninternational, nounjersey, nounjock, nounjockstrap, nounjogging suit, nounjump, nounjump ball, nounjumper, nounjumping jack, nounjump shot, nounjunior varsity, nounlane, nounleague table, nounletter, nounletter, verblevel, verblineman, nounlinesman, nounline-up, nounlocker, nounlocker room, nounluge, nounmallet, nounmanager, nounmark, verbmassacre, nounmassacre, verbmatch, nounmedal, nounmedallist, nounmeeting, nounMexican wave, nounmidfield, nounmisfield, verbmixed doubles, nounmotocross, nounmotor racing, nounmuff, verbmusclebound, adjectivemuscleman, nounnet, nounnet, verbnetball, nounnil, nounno ball, nounoarsman, nounoarswoman, nounobstruction, nounoffense, nounoffensive, adjectiveoffside, adjectiveOlympiad, nounOlympic, adjectiveOlympic Games, the, onside, adjectiveopener, nounopponent, nounout, adverbout, nounoutdistance, verboutsider, nounoverarm, adjectiveoverhand, adjectiveown goal, nounpacesetter, nounpass, verbpass, nounPE, nounpenalty, nounpep rally, nounperiod, nounphoto finish, nounphysical education, nounpitch, nounplace kick, nounplayable, adjectiveplay-by-play, nounplayer, nounplaying field, nounplay-off, nounpoint, nounpole, verbposition, nounpossession, nounpost, nounpreliminary, nounpro-am, nounprofessionalism, nounpromote, verbpromotion, nounPT, nounpull, verbpull-up, nounpummel, verbpunchbag, nounqualifier, nounqualify, verbquarter-final, nounrace, verbracetrack, nounracing, adjectiveracket, nounrain check, nounrally, nounrecord, nounrecord-holder, nounrecreation ground, nounref, nounreferee, nounreferee, verbregatta, nounrelay, nounrelay race, nounrelegate, verbreplay, verbreplay, nounrerun, verbreserve, nounretire, verbreturn, verbrevenge, nounringside, nounroll, nounrookie, nounround, nounround robin, nounrunner, nounrunner-up, nounrun-up, nounsave, verbsave, nounscore, nounscore, verbscorer, nounscratch, verbscratch, adjectivescreen, nounscrimmage, nounselector, nounsemi, nounsemi-final, nounsemi-finalist, nounsemi-professional, adjectiveserve, verbserve, nounserver, nounservice, nounset, nounshoot, verbshoot, nounshot, nounsideline, nounsilver, nounsilver medal, nounskate, nounskipper, nounslaughter, verbslice, verbslick, nounslump, nounsnowmobile, nounsnowshoe, nounsomersault, nounsouthpaw, nounspar, verbsparring partner, nounspectate, verbspectator, nounspectator sport, nounspin, nounsports centre, nounsports day, nounsportsmanship, nounsporty, adjectivespot, verbsprint, verbsquad, nounstadium, nounstagger, verbstart, nounstarter, nounstarting blocks, nounstayer, nounstick, nounstraight, nounstrip, nounstroke, nounstud, nounsub, nounsudden death, nounsweatband, nounsweatpants, nounsweat suit, nountackle, verbtackle, nountalent scout, nountarget, nounteam-mate, nounthree-legged race, nounthrow, nounthrust, verbtie, nountiebreaker, nountight, adjectivetime, verbtimekeeper, nountime out, nountitle, nountitle holder, nountopspin, nountoreador, nountour, nountournament, nountrack, nountrain, verbtransfer fee, nountrophy, nountryout, nounumpire, nounumpire, verbunbeatable, adjectiveundecided, adjectiveunderarm, adverbunderhand, adverbunplaced, adjectiveuppercut, nounvarsity, nounvolley, nounvolley, verbwalking, nounwarm-up, nounwet suit, nounwhippet, nounwhistle, verbwhistle, nounwin, nounwing, nounwinger, nounworkout, nounwristband, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYnouns
The police are trying to tackle car crime head-on.
1[transitive] to try to deal with a difficult problem: · The government has failed to tackle the problem of youth crime.
· She said she couldn’t face tackling the job on her own.
(=try to stop it)· Fire crews tackling the blaze were hampered by exploding gas canisters.
· The police set up a special task force to tackle street crime in the capital.
· He believes education is the long-term key to tackling poverty.
· The government announced a new initiative to tackle unemployment.
adverbs (=in a direct and determined way)· The issue of cost must be tackled head-on.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES British English (=fight it)· Fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze at a house near York.
(=try to stop it)· He criticized the government for failing to fight corruption in high places.
· There are a number of ways in which the public can help the police to fight crime.
The police are trying to tackle car crime head-on. (also address an issue formal)· The government must deal with the issue of gun crime.· The company said that it will address the issue at the next scheduled board meeting.
(=try to deal with it)· Governments must tackle pollution now.
(=take action to reduce the amount of poverty)· Our priority is to tackle poverty and global inequality.
(=deal with it)· There is more than one way to tackle this problem.
(=try to deal with a difficult question)· Who has the ability to tackle the tough questions facing the nation?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· Three appliances and a hydraulic platform tackled the blaze.· About 15 firefighters tackled the blaze in a silo at I'Anson's mill in Masham in the Dales.· Arson fear: Fire crews tackled the second blaze in three days in an empty house in Trent Street, Middlesbrough yesterday.· Firefighters spent three hours tackling the blaze, which spread through the roof and into an adjoining property in Pensby Road.· Later firemen tackling the blaze were in danger from exploding canisters of acetylene and propane.· House arson: Fire crews spent more than two hours tackling a severe blaze in an empty Middlesbrough house yesterday.
· I place firmly in the Government's lap the responsibility for failing to tackle crime.· Anyone wishing to tackle crime rates must pay enormous attention to youth crime because of its sheer scale.· Read in studio Police are claiming success for a new campaign to tackle crime in the countryside.· Any Government who are seriously concerned about dealing with the escalating crime rate must begin to tackle crime at its roots.· Painfully little has been done specifically to tackle car crime, which is a major aspect of youth crime.· The Government have failed to tackle or prevent crime.· The argument of all crackdown law is that it applies special, draconian measures to tackle some heinous crime.
· The following day the government introduced emergency measures to tackle the economic crisis.· On the level of ideology the Conservative Government has attempted to tackle not only a crisis of legitimation but also of motivation.· The Rao government moved swiftly to try and tackle the economic crisis.· Police commanders claim the area is too large and their resources too meagre to tackle the crisis effectively.· She saw it as an opportunity to take control of her life and set about tackling the crisis with positive thinking.· To tackle the current economic crisis, it envisaged freezing government expenditure and reducing the costs of social security and unemployment benefit.· Here we shall deal only with growth theory and shall tackle crisis separately, even though they are intimately connected.
· Geriatric day hospitals, despite having a considerable minority of dementia sufferers have not in general tackled the issue of integration.· Cose also tackles the issue of affirmative action.· On the surface, the debate is about tackling issues left over from the past.· Grant Thornton is to run a series of seminars to tackle the issue.· Wild Bill Clinton shows he's a real front runner when tackling the big issues.· In truth, there is no political will to tackle the issue.· I wish to tackle three major issues which have influenced this changing philosophy and relate it directly to disruptive pupils.· But it said that to get at the root of the problem the Government had to tackle the whole issue of deprivation.
· But modern products go beyond shampoos and conditioners - new hair problems can be tackled like skin care.· Every year, half a million problems were tackled by Money Advice agreements.· That problem is being tackled by Newman, Paula and Dillon.· Which of the patient's problems will be tackled. 2.· Inflation also brings problems and must be tackled.· These problems have been tackled in different ways and with different degrees of success, as I shall later try to explain.· No specific details were given, however, on how problems were to be tackled.
· Andersson tackled the question directly by experimentally altering the tail lengths of the males.· Geophysicists were looking to tackle the question of how the whole earth works.· The two approaches, he claims, share the same essential insight but use it to tackle different questions.· A member of the research team interviewed a number of pupils in two classes who had tackled the questions.· He was there to tackle the questions, not question the tackle.· Supposedly tackling the question, Are men of genius irritable? it is in fact an onslaught on critics.· Weale tackles this important question, but his analysis is weak, especially his analogies with today's environmentalist movement.· Nearly all pupils tackled the question and a variety of answers was given.
· This does not mean that we shall shy away from tackling difficult subjects that may cause offence.· There is a case, however, for tackling the subject, at least initially, here and now.· It is not dislike of homosexuals which has prompted me to tackle this subject.· They may tackle a subject from a fresh angle, bring a new perspective, and help take the debate further.· The more markers there are to choose from, the greater the possibility of being able to tackle any subject.· However, the format seems strained in tackling less personal subjects.· Stylish and fashionably satirical, they seem afraid to tackle big subjects and to take the subjects or themselves seriously.· Marr was overwhelmed by the bravery of the lyric and the immensely humane way in which Morrissey tackled the subject.
· It gives them time to think about this information before they tackle the listening task.· Grappling with the many varied problems of the nineteenth century, it tackled innumerable tasks and faced innumerable obstacles.· Role allocations are accepted by role performers, and the group is enables to tackle the task.· The resulting book provides easy to use, well-illustrated information on tackling all kinds of tasks around the house.· Inadequate time is given to planning how to tackle the task.· In tackling this difficult task, some governments have been trapped in their own demagogic schemes.· Betty demonstrates the way they are to tackle the task and the pupils carry it out in unison, at least initially.· Ibn al-Haytham tackled the task but failed.
VERB· On the level of ideology the Conservative Government has attempted to tackle not only a crisis of legitimation but also of motivation.· These are among the questions that this pamphlet will attempt to tackle.· You don't attempt to tackle the employee directly and challenge him to explain his actions.
· The first black adoption agency, New Black Families, began to tackle the problem in 1980.· Patience, he said to himself, and began to tackle the rest of the paper.· Any Government who are seriously concerned about dealing with the escalating crime rate must begin to tackle crime at its roots.· It has taken therapy and training as a counsellor for me to begin to tackle them.· Is not it time that the Government took on board that question and began to tackle the problem of loan sharks positively?· Such women decided they could only begin to tackle their problems through their own women's networks.· Only in the mid-1980s did the Commission determinedly begin to tackle the problem of overproduction.· Under President Ford leading Western states had begun to tackle their economic differences with greater determination.
· I place firmly in the Government's lap the responsibility for failing to tackle crime.· It blames management for failing to tackle the problem and makes more than 80 recommendations for change.· The Government have failed to tackle or prevent crime.· The Government have failed absolutely to tackle unemployment except for some cosmetic surgery.
· To help tackle the problem, the park authority is carrying out a research study.· Realizing this, software makers have created scores of products to help you tackle the job.· Amongst other projects, this will help to tackle equipment shortages and the backlog of school repairs.· The amalgamation has also helped Marsden tackle head-on the problem of cutting internal overheads.· We think that such programmes will help to tackle the skill problems of this country.· What better way to help you tackle whatever lies in store in 1998?
· You will otherwise feel frustrated if you try to tackle different things at the same time.· The housing defects legislation was introduced to try to tackle those problems.· The Rao government moved swiftly to try and tackle the economic crisis.· Some idiot member of the public might even try to tackle him.· Although technology can not realistically take a back seat, we will try to tackle concepts at a simple level.· Some councils have tried to tackle this difficulty through a policy of permitting only those new developments that will serve local needs.· Noise from vehicles is something the Government has been trying to tackle for more than 20 years.· Countries in the region are trying to tackle the problem.
There is more than one way to tackle the problem. It took twelve fire engines to tackle the blaze.► see thesaurus at deal2[intransitive, transitive] a)to try to take the ball away from an opponent in a game such as football or hockey b)to force someone to the ground so that they stop running, in a game such as American football or rugby3[transitive] British English to talk to someone in order to deal with a difficult problemtackle somebody about something When I tackled Susan about it, she admitted she’d made a mistake.4[transitive] to start fighting someone, especially a criminal: I certainly couldn’t tackle both of them on my own.—tackler noun [countable]COLLOCATIONSnounstackle a problem/issue/question· The government has failed to tackle the problem of youth crime.tackle a job/challenge· She said she couldn’t face tackling the job on her own.tackle a blaze/fire (=try to stop it)· Fire crews tackling the blaze were hampered by exploding gas canisters.tackle crime· The police set up a special task force to tackle street crime in the capital.tackle poverty· He believes education is the long-term key to tackling poverty.tackle unemployment· The government announced a new initiative to tackle unemployment.adverbstackle something head-on (=in a direct and determined way)· The issue of cost must be tackled head-on.tackle1 verbtackle2 noun
tackletackle2 noun WORD ORIGINtackle2
Origin:
1200-1300 Probably from Middle Low German takel ‘ship's equipment’, from taken ‘to seize’EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- At least three critical tackles were missed last week.
- He wasn't injured by the tackle, just ruined by running in unremitting heat.
- Testaverde later scrambled for 12 yards, breaking tackles with Steve Young-like dexterity.
- The change also means McGlockton can play as a tackle again instead of moving outside, a spot where he felt uncomfortable.
- Tuggle annually makes a ton of tackles.
WORD SETS
down, nounend zone, nounfield goal, nounfootball, noungridiron, nounhalfback, nounhuddle, nounin-bounds, adverblinebacker, nounline of scrimmage, nounpigskin, nounpunt, nounpunt, verbpunter, nounquarterback, nounreceiver, nounsack, verbsafety, nountackle, nountailgate party, nounyardage, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The police are trying to tackle car crime head-on.
1[countable] a)an attempt to take the ball from an opponent in a game such as football b)an attempt to stop an opponent by forcing them to the ground, especially in American football or rugby2[countable] a player in American football who stops other players by tackling them or preventing them from moving forward3[uncountable] the equipment used in some sports and activities, especially fishing4[countable, uncountable] ropes and pulleys (=wheels) used for lifting heavy things5[uncountable] British English informal a man’s sexual organs British English (=fight it)· Fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze at a house near York.
(=try to stop it)· He criticized the government for failing to fight corruption in high places.
· There are a number of ways in which the public can help the police to fight crime.
The police are trying to tackle car crime head-on. (also address an issue formal)· The government must deal with the issue of gun crime.· The company said that it will address the issue at the next scheduled board meeting.
(=try to deal with it)· Governments must tackle pollution now.
(=take action to reduce the amount of poverty)· Our priority is to tackle poverty and global inequality.
(=deal with it)· There is more than one way to tackle this problem.
(=try to deal with a difficult question)· Who has the ability to tackle the tough questions facing the nation?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Washington has seen playing time as a reserve at both defensive end and tackle.· The Raiders reportedly offered defensive tackle Chester McGlockton and a first and second-round pick for Swann, but were rejected.· Dallas has lost two good players from their defense, cornerback Larry Brown and defensive tackle Russell Maryland.· Donovan is 71, a former defensive tackle with the memorable Baltimore Colts teams of the 1950s and early 1960s.· Defensive lineman Karl Dunbar, who spent the past two seasons as a backup defensive tackle, re-signed for one year.· Gannon hurt his shoulder when Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa drove him into the ground.· The most bothersome injury may be the stress fracture suffered by defensive tackle Brandon Whiting before camp began.
· As I untangled the fishing tackle, I found over three feet of wire line, two hooks and five weights.· If there isn't a kite shop nearby, try a fishing tackle shop for suitable snaps and swivels.
· Whilst I agree with many of Mr. Shelford's comments I find it hard to believe his comment on high tackles.· Both Quinnells stuck out their forearms and felled opponents with high tackles.· Then Mr. Shelford makes his pathetic statement on referees clamping down on the high tackle.· So, the high tackle is the action of real men?· Ex-Wigan star Smith was shown the red card for a high tackle on Keighleywinger Craig Horne.· Since then the League have been punishing heavily anyone guilty of illegal high tackles, with eight-match suspensions being the normal currency.
· Soon after half-time touch-judge Nutt flagged for a late tackle on Nutt junior.· Then, Nutt the player appeared to make a retaliatory late tackle, and after being penalised was sent off for dissent.· Newton said he was the victim of a late sliding tackle by Mr Hallam.· The Rangers ace suffered a stress fracture of the right knee after a late tackle in the recent 1-1 draw at Broomfield.
· In overtime, Dallas offensive tackle Larry Allen changed his mind at the last moment and called heads instead of tails.· The fifth, reserve offensive tackle Charles McRae, has decided to retire from football following a disappointing six-year career.· A possible comparison: Davis came here rated as the second offensive tackle, behind Florida's Kenyatta Walker.· Harris Barton, the 49ers' offensive right tackle, missed his second straight game because of a groin injury.· Most significantly in the short range, it could leave 49ers' offensive tackle Steve Wallace twisting in the wind.· Massive offensive tackle Erik Williams must be paid a $ 5 million bonus this week or he becomes a free agent.
NOUN· A good tackle box is essential.· Quickly, before she could undo the decision, Kathy stowed her tackle box and oilcloth.· A new tackle box, with its tier of hinged compartments, stood open like a three-dimensional greeting card.
VERB· Middle linebacker Greg Biekert made 18 tackles.· Then, Nutt the player appeared to make a retaliatory late tackle, and after being penalised was sent off for dissent.· Tuggle annually makes a ton of tackles.· They spent most of a record stuffing making big-hearted tackles and chasing shadows.· Lesson 1: Learn to make a tackle in the mud.· Shilton could not be blamed for the 2-0 defeat and made one superb tackle, denying Angell 15 yards outside his box.
· The early signs were not encouraging, especially when he missed a tackle on De Wet Barry.· Some one needs to play the gaps and we were missing tackles.· He missed tackles and fell on one play that went for a 38-yard completion.