Rope into Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹoʊp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
ROHP IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
ɹˈəʊp/ /ˈɪntʊ
ROHP IN-tuh
Definition
To persuade or trick someone into joining or doing something, often when they may not want to.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, chiefly British, sometimes lighthearted. Usually implies mild pressure or persuasion, not force. Commonly used as 'be roped into' ('I got roped into...'). Often used for group activities, chores, or events someone wouldn't choose voluntarily.
Spanish: engañar para que participe - convencer para involucrarsePortuguese (BR): convencer a participar - arrastar para dentroPortuguese (PT): convencer a participar - arrastar para dentroChinese (Simplified): 拉...加入 - 说服参与Chinese (Traditional): 拉...加入 - 說服參與Hindi: मजबूर करना (किसी काम में) - राज़ी कर लेनाArabic: إقحام في شيء - إقناع بالمشاركةBengali: মাথায় চড়ানো - রাজি করানো (বাধ্য না হয়ে)Russian: втянуть - уговорить (на что-то)Japanese: 巻き込む - 参加させる（いやいや）Vietnamese: lôi kéo - dụ dỗ (tham gia)Korean: 끌어들이다 - 참여시키다Turkish: işin içine çekmek - dahil etmek (istemeden)Urdu: پھانسنا - زبردستی شامل کرناIndonesian: lôi kéo - dụ vào (một việc)
Example Sentences
Don't let them rope you into doing extra work.
basic
My brother always tries to rope me into his projects.
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Somehow, I got roped into organizing the entire event.
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He managed to rope me into karaoke, even though I can't sing.
natural
Whenever there's a group project, I always get roped into being the leader.
natural
They roped me into helping with the school play.
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