Rope in Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹoʊp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
ROHP-in
ɹˈəʊp/ /ˈɪn
ROHP-in
Definition
To persuade or recruit someone to join in an activity, often when they didn't plan to participate.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally, often when someone is persuaded to help or join without much planning. Commonly paired with 'someone', e.g., 'rope him in'. Similar to 'bring in' but implies persuasion. Not about physical rope.
Spanish: reclutar - convencer a alguien a participarPortuguese (BR): convencer a participar - arrastar para ajudarPortuguese (PT): convencer a participar - arrastar para ajudarChinese (Simplified): 拉来参与你 - 叫某人帮忙Chinese (Traditional): 拉來參與你 - 叫某人幫忙Hindi: शामिल करना - मनाकर काम में लगानाArabic: إقناع شخص بالمشاركة - جذب للمساعدةBengali: রাজি করানো - যুক্ত করানোRussian: втянуть - привлечь (к участию)Japanese: 巻き込む - 誘い込むVietnamese: lôi kéo - dụ dỗ tham giaKorean: 끌어들이다 - 참여시키다Turkish: ikna etmek - dahil etmekUrdu: رام کرنا - شریک کرناIndonesian: membujuk - mengajak bergabung
Example Sentences
We roped in Sam to help us move the furniture.
basic
Can we rope in Jen for the project?
basic
They always rope in their friends to organize parties.
basic
I got roped in to babysitting at the last minute.
natural
We managed to rope in a few more volunteers for the clean-up.
natural
She hates public speaking but got roped in to give a speech.
natural