to tackle (the problem)

Examples

• All

• The whole operation was begun by the European Community, which was tackling the problem.

  Academic text (1993)

• If we're ever going to tackle the problems of the 1970s, we need all the strength a young man can give.

  The Candidate (1972)

• How do we tackle the drug problem, sir?

  Dark Power (2013)

• After he retired, he decided to tackle the problem as a home improvement project.

  Blog text (9)

• Coordinate your strategy for tackling the problem, and begin your investigation as quickly as possible.

  Blog text (11)

• Oliver first tried to tackle the problem with a bill this past legislative session.

  Blog text (27)

• During the 1950s, the government also began to tackle the problems encountered by blind persons.

  Academic text (1997)

• Tackling the problem of homelessness has long been a commitment for federal, state, and municipal authorities.

  Academic text (2017)

• To tackle the problems, schools in Enfield, north London, have introduced the "nurture group" approach.

  Academic text (2009)

• Whitehouse is convinced he can tackle the problem by treating lead paint as a public nuisance.

  Academic text (2002)

Synonyms

C

to confront

vsto tackle (the problem)

359 4.4

Face a difficult problem or fear directly and bravely

adds an energetic sustained effort beyond mere boldness

T

to tackle

vsto tackle (the problem)

204 3.4

To try to deal with a difficult problem or task

has identical meaning but stresses energetic action

A

to approach

vsto tackle (the problem)

159 2.6

To begin to deal with a problem or task

implies energetic determined action beyond the initial step

G

to grapple

vsto tackle (the problem)

56 4.2

To try hard to deal with a difficult problem

leans more toward active energy than careful understanding

G

to grapple with

vsto tackle (the problem)

52 6.1

To try hard to deal with a difficult problem or situation

focuses on determined energetic action rather than slow struggling

W

to wrestle with

vsto tackle (the problem)

52 4.6

Try hard to deal with a difficult problem

is more about decisive energy than ongoing repeated struggle

F

to face a challenge

vsto tackle (the problem)

5 3.9

Deal with a difficult problem or situation

stresses energetic determination and action rather than mere response

H

to handle a situation

vsto tackle (the problem)

3 3.2

To deal with a problem or difficult event well

implies more energetic confrontation rather than calm management

T

to take the challenge head-on

vsto tackle (the problem)

• Informal

3.9

To face a difficult problem directly and work hard to solve it

emphasizes direct decisive action rather than cautious managing

F

to fly at something head-on

vsto tackle (the problem)

7.0

To face a problem directly and try to solve it

focuses on decisive direct action rather than sustained planning

F

to face an issue

vsto tackle (the problem)

3.3

To deal directly and openly with a problem

highlights stronger energetic effort rather than just openness

Antonyms

I

to ignore

∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

E

to evade

31 3.9

To avoid doing something you should do, for example a duty or a direct question

How Determined

to resolve

623 3.3

to tackle (the problem)

5 3.0

to address

∞ 3.6

to try

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology