George was lost in thought. He did not know what to do. Long ago, George and Harry had been good friends. But they had had an argument over a petty issue and now refused to talk to each other. Recently, Harry had been promoted and he had become George’s and his team’s manager. Harry felt rather uncomfortable about this situation and sought his wife's advice. "Don't let the past affect the present. That is the only way to tackle this situation," his wife advised him.

Question

In the context of this passage, what is the meaning of the word tackle?
A.
to stop a player in a game of soccer
B.
to attach or secure
C.
to deal with
D.
to seize someone and cause that person to fall

Answer 1

In the context of the passage, the meaning of the word "tackle" is C. to deal with. The advice given to Harry suggests that he should address the situation with George and not let their past conflict interfere with the present circumstances.