tackling

Definitions

The act of forcefully stopping or bringing an opponent to the ground in sports like football or rugby.

The process of making a determined effort to deal with or address a difficult problem or task.

Examples

The team is currently tackling the complex issue of climate change through innovative research.

He spent the entire afternoon tackling the overgrown weeds in the backyard.

Synonyms

addressing undertaking confronting grappling attempting handling engaging

Antonyms

avoiding ignoring neglecting evading shunning abandoning bypassing