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to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
The government is determined to tackle inflation.
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend
while waiting for something to happen; until something happens
He was released on bail pending further inquiries.
to come or develop from something
The word ‘politics’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘city’.
two lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears. People wear spectacles in order to be able to see better or to protect their eyes from bright light.
a pair of spectacles
a spectacle case (= to put your spectacles in)
to end with a particular result, or at a particular point
a gun battle which culminated in the death of two police officers
Months of hard work culminated in success
(of people) having a close and friendly relationship
Intimate friends
We're not on intimate terms with our neighbours.
to become or make somebody completely involved in something
She immersed herself in her work.
Clare and Phil were immersed in conversation in the corner.
to travel in a ship or boat visiting different places, especially as a holiday
They cruised down the Nile.
We spent two weeks cruising the Bahamas.
to deal with or gain control of something
[Overcome]
She can't get over her shyness.
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty.
the state of having a close personal relationship with somebody
She isn't capable of real intimacy.
The old intimacy between them had gone for ever.
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