tackled Definition
- 1made a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
- 2stopped the forward progress of an opponent in sports by seizing them and knocking them to the ground
Using tackled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tackled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The government has not yet tackled the issue of climate change effectively.
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She tackled the steep climb up the mountain with determination.
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The football player tackled his opponent to the ground.
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The rugby player was tackled hard by the opposing team.
tackled Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tackled
- confronted
- addressed
- handled
- grappled with
Summary: tackled in Brief
The verb 'tackled' [ˈtækl̩d] can mean making a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation, as in 'The government has not yet tackled the issue of climate change effectively.' It can also refer to stopping the forward progress of an opponent in sports by seizing them and knocking them to the ground, as in 'The football player tackled his opponent to the ground.' Synonyms include 'confronted,' 'addressed,' 'handled,' and 'grappled with.'
