tackle

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈtækəl/

Verb

Singapore colloquial

To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them. / To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

Japanese Meaning

体重をかけて相手を倒す、ジャンプや体の重みを利用して相手を地面に押し倒す行為 / 問題や課題に取り組み、対処する、試みる行為

What is this buttons?

When the thief tried to run away, the security guard had to tackle him to prevent him from escaping.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

泥棒が逃げようとしたとき、警備員は彼を地面に押さえつけて逃げられないようにした。

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Sense（1）

Sense（2）

To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.

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Sense（3）

(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.

Sense（4）

(rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

Sense（5）

(Singapore, colloquial) To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.

"Singing is the oldest, most effective and productive way to tackle girls," asserted the 37-year old, affectionately known as Ah Guan at Tan Chang Ren Music Station.

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tackles

（ present singular third-person ）

tackling

（ participle present ）

tackled

（ participle past ）

tackled

（ past ）

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