tackled

UK
/ˈtæk.əld/
US
/ˈtæk.əld/
tackleverb

tackled

Past Simple

tackled
Past Simple
tackled
Past Participle
tackling
ing-form
UK
/ˈtæk.əl/
US
/ˈtæk.əl/
Translations
plaquerSport ; faire tomber ou arrêter un adversaire par un plaquage.
The defender managed to tackle the striker just before he could score a goal.
Le défenseur a réussi à plaquer l’attaquant juste avant qu’il ne marque un but.
s’attaquer àPour un problème, une difficulté ou un défi.
She decided to tackle the issue of climate change by organizing a community clean-up.
Elle a décidé de s’attaquer au problème du changement climatique en organisant un nettoyage communautaire.
traiterPour une tâche, un dossier ou une situation.
He plans to tackle the project first thing in the morning.
Il prévoit de traiter le projet dès le matin.
Definitions
To confront or take on a challenge or problem.
She decided to tackle the issue of climate change by organizing a community clean-up.
To physically bring down an opponent in a sport, especially in football or rugby.
The defender managed to tackle the striker just before he could score a goal.
To deal with or handle a task or situation.
He plans to tackle the project first thing in the morning.
Synonyms
grapple with
deal with
take on
tacklenoun
Definitions
The equipment required for a task or sport, especially fishing.
He packed his fishing tackle before heading to the lake.
A player's attempt to take the ball from an opponent in a game such as football.
The defender made a successful tackle to regain possession of the ball.
A mechanism consisting of ropes, pulleys, and hooks used for lifting or lowering heavy objects.
The workers used a tackle to hoist the heavy machinery onto the truck.
A position in American football on the offensive or defensive line.
He played as a defensive tackle for his college football team.
tackleadjective
Definitions
Relating to or intended for fishing tackle or similar equipment.
The marina has a well-stocked tackle shop.