Rope into

verb

To persuade or force someone to join, do or help with a task or a piece of work they have not initially wanted or intended to engage in.

He was roped into helping with the school fair even though he originally had no intention of doing so.
Visual representation of "rope into" - To persuade or force someone to join, do or help with a task or a piece of work they have not initially wanted or intended to engage in.

Often appears as...

  • roped into doing
  • roped into helping

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb

To persuade or force someone to join, do or help with a task or a piece of work they have not initially wanted or intended to engage in.

He was roped into helping with the school fair even though he originally had no intention of doing so.
Visual representation of "rope into" - To persuade or force someone to join, do or help with a task or a piece of work they have not initially wanted or intended to engage in.

Often appears as...

  • roped into doing
  • roped into helping

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "rope into"
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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
I got roped into organizing the reunion, even though I'm swamped with work.
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Unwilling Participation

Implies the person was not eager to participate but was convinced or coerced.

Illustration for Unwilling Participation
They roped me into singing karaoke, despite my stage fright.
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Social Obligation

Often used when social pressure or obligation influences the decision to join.

Illustration for Social Obligation
Because I'm the newest employee, I was roped into planning the office party.
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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
I got roped into organizing the reunion, even though I'm swamped with work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unwilling Participation

Implies the person was not eager to participate but was convinced or coerced.

Illustration for Unwilling Participation
They roped me into singing karaoke, despite my stage fright.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Social Obligation

Often used when social pressure or obligation influences the decision to join.

Illustration for Social Obligation
Because I'm the newest employee, I was roped into planning the office party.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
I got roped into organizing the reunion, even though I'm swamped with work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unwilling Participation

Implies the person was not eager to participate but was convinced or coerced.

Illustration for Unwilling Participation
They roped me into singing karaoke, despite my stage fright.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Social Obligation

Often used when social pressure or obligation influences the decision to join.

Illustration for Social Obligation
Because I'm the newest employee, I was roped into planning the office party.
Visual representation of the word "Rope into"

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