/aβoɾˈðaɾ/
#4960 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to tackle, to address, to board
Word origin
From a- plus bordo ('side of a ship'), originally meaning to come alongside a vessel, later extended to boarding and to taking on a matter.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Root
- bordo
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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We have to tackle this problem calmly.
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The teacher addressed a very difficult topic.
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The passengers are going to board the plane now.
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How are we going to tackle this situation?
desconocido .
A stranger approached me in the street.
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