
Rope in
Persuasion Nuance
Rope in often implies convincing someone who may be reluctant or undecided.

I finally roped in Jerry to join our book club.
Casual Context
Used more in informal conversations, and might sound out of place in very formal settings.

Can you rope in some pals for the game night?
Last-Minute Recruitment
Often used when someone is added to a group or task unexpectedly or at the last moment.

They roped in a new guitarist just before the show.
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