rope

• Nom désignant une corde épaisse et solide ou un câble, fabriqué en tordant des fibres, du fil métallique ou un autre matériau, utilisé pour tirer, attacher ou fixer.

A noun referring to a strong, thick string or cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for pulling, tying, or fastening.

1. A1formal

   A strong, thick string or cord made by twisting fibers together, used for pulling, tying, or climbing.

   Corde

   • He tied the boat to the dock with a rope.
   • The climber used a rope to ascend the cliff.
   • She coiled the rope neatly after using it.

   Synonymescablecordhawserlinestrandtether

2. A collection of thingsB2informal

   A number of similar things strung together or occurring in a series.

   Série, enfilade

   • A rope of pearls hung around her neck.
   • The magician pulled a rope of colorful scarves from his sleeve.
   • They formed a rope of people to pull the heavy cart.

   Synonymeschainrowsequenceseriesstringsuccessiontrain

• Verbe signifiant attacher, lier ou fixer quelque chose avec une corde, ou convaincre quelqu'un de participer à une activité.

A verb meaning to catch, tie, or secure something with a rope, or to persuade someone to join an activity.

1. Tie or secure with ropeB1formal

   To fasten, bind, or secure something using a rope.

   attacher avec une corde

   • They roped the boat to the dock.
   • He roped the luggage onto the roof of the car.
   • The climbers roped themselves together for safety.

   Synonymesbindcablefastenlashsecurestraptethertie

   Antonymesloosereleaseunbindunfastenuntie

2. Persuade or involveB2informal

   To persuade someone to take part in an activity, often reluctantly.

   Amener à participer

   • She roped me into helping with the charity event.
   • He was roped into organizing the office party.
   • They tried to rope him into their scheme.

   Synonymesco-optdrag inenlistinduceinveigleinvolvepersuadepress gangrecruittalk into

Variantes phrasalrope downrope inrope offrope up