tackle

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

abordar, tratar de, enfrentarse a

• tackle a problem/situation

Collocations tackle climate change · tackle poverty

• The government needs to tackle the issue of unemployment.

  El gobierno necesita abordar el problema del desempleo.

to try to stop an opponent in a sport such as rugby or football by holding them and pushing them to the ground

derribar, derrotar, enfrentarse a

• tackle somebody

Collocations tackle an opponent · make a tackle

• He made a great tackle and won the ball.

  Realizó una gran derribada y obtuvo el balón.

to start to deal with or work on a task, problem, etc.

empezar, abordar, iniciar

• tackle a job/task

Collocations tackle a project · start to tackle something

• She decided to tackle the task of redecorating her house.

  Decidió abordar la tarea de reformar su casa.

to defend or protect something from attack, criticism, etc.

defender, proteger, luchar por

• tackle an argument/criticism

Collocations tackle criticism · tackle a challenge

• He was forced to tackle the criticism of his policies.

  Fue forzado a defenderse de la crítica a sus políticas.

to attack or confront someone, especially in order to hurt them

atacar, agredir, enfrentarse a

• tackle somebody

Collocations tackle an intruder · tackle a thief

• He tackled the intruder and held him until help arrived.

  Atacó al intruso y lo mantuvo sujeto hasta que llegó ayuda.

a piece of equipment used for a particular purpose, especially in sports or outdoor activities

equipo, material, implemento

• tackle (for something)

Collocations fishing tackle · camping tackle

• He packed his fishing tackle and set off for the lake.

  Empacó su equipo de pesca y se dirigió al lago.

a ship or boat that is used to catch fish, especially one with a large net for dragging along the bottom of the sea

barco pesquero, embarcación de arrastre, barco de pesca

• tackle (for something)

Collocations fishing tackle · trawler

• The fishing tackle was anchored off the coast.

  El barco pesquero estaba anclado frente a la costa.

the equipment used on a ship or boat, especially ropes and chains for controlling the sails and anchor

equipo de barco, aparejo, material náutico

• tackle (for something)

Collocations ship's tackle · boat tackle

• The ship's tackle was in good condition.

  El aparejo del barco estaba en buen estado.