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to tackle
01
angehen
to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner
Transitive: to tackle a difficult situation
Example
The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks.
Facing environmental challenges, the government took steps to tackle pollution and promote sustainability.
Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students' learning challenges.
02
to use a defensive maneuver to take the ball or puck away from an opponent
Intransitive
Example
She tackles cleanly to avoid a foul.
They have tackled effectively all match.
They were tackling hard throughout the second half.
03
angreifen
to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby
Transitive: to tackle an opposing player
Example
The linebacker tackled the quarterback before he could make the pass.
She tackled her opponent with a clean hit, stopping the play.
The player hesitated and was tackled just short of the goal line.
04
to fasten or secure something using tackle or similar equipment
Transitive: to tackle sth to sth
Example
The crew tackled the sail to the mast before the storm rolled in.
He tackled the load securely to the truck bed for transport.
They tackled the equipment to the pulley system for easier lifting.
Tackle
01
Linemen, Tackle
the person who plays that position on a football team
02
Tackle, Griff
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
03
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
04
Takelage, Tackel
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
05
gear used in fishing
06
(in soccer) a move where a player tries to take the ball from an opponent, usually by using their foot
Example
The defender made a quick tackle to stop the striker.
His tackle prevented a goal.
The referee called a foul on the tackle.
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