aanpakken — meaning in English

English meaning

• handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
• tackle verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

Senses

aanpakken is used for these senses in English:

• go about (intransitive, of a sailing ship) To change from one tack to another. See Wikipedia:Tack (maneuver).
• handle (transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
• tackle To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

handle — full definition

1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.

tackle — full definition

1. verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
2. verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
3. noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.

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