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/aβoɾˈðaɾ/

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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.

¿ ?

How are we going to tackle this situation?

desconocido .

A stranger approached me in the street.

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This word is part of lesson 100.