Throw a rope Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊp
THROH uh ROHP
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈəʊp
th-ROH uh ROHP
Definition
To send a rope through the air, usually by hand, so someone or something can catch or use it, often in rescue or climbing situations.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is most often physical and literal, used in contexts like boating, climbing, or rescue. Can be followed by 'to' ('throw a rope to him'). Not typically idiomatic; don't use for 'offering help' metaphorically.
Spanish: lanzar una cuerda - tirar una cuerdaPortuguese (BR): jogar uma corda - lançar uma cordaPortuguese (PT): atirar uma corda - lançar uma cordaChinese (Simplified): 扔一根绳子Chinese (Traditional): 丟一條繩子Hindi: रस्सी फेंकनाArabic: رمي حبلBengali: একটি দড়ি ছোড়াRussian: бросить верёвкуJapanese: ロープを投げるVietnamese: ném một sợi dây thừngKorean: 밧줄을 던지다Turkish: bir ip atmakUrdu: رسی پھینکناIndonesian: melempar tali
Example Sentences
Please throw a rope to me so I can climb up.
basic
He needs to throw a rope across to the other boat.
basic
The firefighters threw a rope to rescue the cat from the tree.
basic
Can you throw a rope over that branch for me?
natural
Just throw a rope if you ever need help getting out.
natural
He managed to throw a rope just in time to save his friend from falling.
natural