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rope in

British  

verb

  1. to persuade to take part in some activity

  2. to trick or entice into some activity

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rope in Idioms  

  1. Also, rope into. Lure or entice someone into doing something, as in We didn't want to spend the night there, but we got roped in by my lonely aunt, or The salesman tried to rope us into buying some worthless real estate. These expressions allude to catching an animal by throwing a rope around it. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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I got up, took the halter rope in my hand, and started back to the store.

From Literature

Volunteers are roped in to offer skill-based lessons and donations help children access books, bags and other school supplies.

From BBC

There is always another velvet rope in Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal

“So… it sounds like your friend was a great wingman! Maybe I should rope in Bright…” I tackled the peel of a smoking plantain with my fingertips.

From Literature

But she will not be roping in her mum, Liz, to help out despite the former world 10,000m champion being desperate to step in and lend a hand.

From BBC

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