Meaning of the word tackling in English

What does tackling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tackling

US /ˈtæk.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈtæk.lɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of confronting or dealing with a problem or task

Example:
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The team's approach to tackling the budget deficit was praised.
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Effective tackling of climate change requires global cooperation.
2.

in sports, the act of stopping an opponent by seizing and throwing them to the ground

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The rugby player made a powerful tackling move.
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He received a yellow card for a dangerous tackling.