Rope in

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verb

To persuade someone to help you or to be included in something that they were not going to be part of originally.

John managed to rope in some friends to help him move his furniture.
Visual representation of "rope in" - To persuade someone to help you or to be included in something that they were not going to be part of originally.

Often appears as...

  • rope someone in
  • rope in a favor

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Persuasion Nuance

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

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I finally roped in Jerry to join our book club.
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Casual Context

Used more in informal conversations, and might sound out of place in very formal settings.

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Can you rope in some pals for the game night?
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Last-Minute Recruitment

Often used when someone is added to a group or task unexpectedly or at the last moment.

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They roped in a new guitarist just before the show.
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