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:
The team's approach to tackling the budget deficit was praised.
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

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