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Meaning of the word "rope in" in English

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rope in

US /roʊp ɪn/

UK /rəʊp ɪn/

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Phrasal Verb

to persuade someone to join in an activity or to help to do something, even if they do not really want to

Example:

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We managed to rope in a few volunteers to help with the event.

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Don't let them rope you in to doing all the work.

Synonym:

persuade recruit enlist induce coax

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