tackle a problem

Definition

Definition of tackle a problem - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

problem-solvingdeal with a problem or difficulty

We need to tackle the problem of climate change urgently.

solvebegin to solve a problem

She tackled the problem by breaking it into smaller parts.

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Expressions with tackle

tackle head-on

deal with a problem directly

She decided to tackle the issues at work head-on.

tackle it head on

deal with a problem directly and immediately

She decided to tackle it head on and solve the issue.

tackle an issue

begin to solve a problem

She decided to tackle an issue by gathering more information.

tackle the challenge

take on a difficult task with determination

He is ready to tackle the challenge of leading the team.

tackle the task

start working on a specific task

She decided to tackle the task early in the morning.

fishing tackle

equipment used for catching fish

He packed his fishing tackle for the weekend trip.

Expressions with problem

problem child

person or thing causing frequent trouble

The old car was a problem child for the mechanic.

teething problem

initial issue with a new project or system

The software had some teething problems after its launch.

hairy problem

difficult or complex issue to solve

The team faced a hairy problem with the new software.

heart of the problem

central part of an issue needing attention

We need to address the heart of the problem first.

not my problem

exp.

indicating that something is not one's duty

The deadline is tomorrow, but it's not my problem.

solution in search of a problem

idea or product made without a real need or problem

This gadget is just a solution in search of a problem.

Houston, we have a problem

exp.

used humorously to report a major problem has occurred

Houston, we have a problem with the engine.

wrestle with a problem

engage in a prolonged effort to deal with a challenge

He wrestled with a problem for weeks before finding a solution.

first world problem

minor issue faced by privileged people

Complaining about slow Wi-Fi is a first world problem.

punt the problem

avoid dealing with a problem by delaying or passing it

They decided to punt the problem until next week.

Examples of tackle a problem in a sentence

We must tackle the problem of inequality in education.
We need to tackle a problem before it gets worse.
He tackled a problem with determination and focus.

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French:s'attaquer à un problème, ...
German:ein Problem angehen, ein Problem lösen, ...
Italian:risolvere un problema, ...
Spanish:abordar un problema, ...
Portuguese:resolver um problema, abordar um problema, ...
Chinese:解决问题, 处理问题, ...
Japanese:問題に取り組む, 問題を解決する, ...
Arabic:عَالَجَ المُشْكِلَة, عَالَجَ, ...
Hebrew:לְטַפֵּל בִּבְעָיָה, לְטַפֵּל בְּבַעְיָה, ...
Russian:решить проблему, взяться за проблему, ...
Ukrainian:вирішувати проблему, вирішити проблему, ...
Hindi:समस्या से निपटना, सुलझाने लगना, ...
Bengali:মোকাবিলা করা, সমস্যা নিয়ে কাজ শুরু করা, ...
Catalan:abordar, ...
Czech:řešit, zabývat se, ...
Danish:tage fat på, tage fat på et problem, ...
Dutch:een probleem aanpakken, ...
Greek:αντιμετωπίζω, καταπιάνομαι, ...
Hungarian:kezelni, megküzdeni, ...
Khmer:ដោះស្រាយបញ្ហា, ចាប់ផ្តើមដោះស្រាយបញ្ហា, ...
Korean:문제를 해결하다, 문제에 착수하다, ...
Persian:رسیدگی کردن, پرداختن به, ...
Polish:rozwiązać problem, zająć się problemem, ...
Portuguese (BR):resolver um problema, abordar um problema, ...
Romanian:a rezolva o problemă, ...
Swedish:ta itu med ett problem, lösa ett problem, ...
Thai:จัดการกับปัญหา, ลงมือแก้ปัญหา, ...
Turkish:bir sorunu ele almak, bir sorunu çözmek, ...
Vietnamese:giải quyết, đương đầu, ...

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