rope

• Substantivo que designa uma corda grossa e resistente ou um cordão feito torcendo-se fibras, arame ou outro material, usado para puxar, amarrar ou prender.

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.

   Corda

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscablecordhawserlinestrandtether

2. A collection of thingsB2informal

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

   Série

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschainrowsequenceseriesstringsuccessiontrain

• Verbo que significa amarrar, prender ou fixar algo com uma corda, ou atrair e convencer alguém a participar de uma atividade.

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.

   Amarrar

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

   Sinônimosbindcablefastenlashsecurestraptethertie

   Antônimosloosereleaseunbindunfastenuntie

2. Persuade or involveB2informal

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

   Envolver

   • 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.

   Sinônimosco-optdrag inenlistinduceinveigleinvolvepersuadepress gangrecruittalk into

Variantes phrasalrope downrope inrope offrope up