rope (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /roʊp/

Definition

A strong, thick cord made of twisted strands of hemp, nylon, or other fibers, used for fastening, pulling, or climbing.

Examples

• He climbed the cliff using a sturdy rope.

• The package was secured with a long rope.

• She tied the knot in the rope tightly.

How to Use rope

tie up with rope (collocation)

To secure or fasten something using rope. — "They used rope to tie up the lumber on the truck."

walk the rope (idiom)

To be in a difficult situation that requires careful balancing of opposing factors. — "The politician is walking the rope between pleasing his party and appealing to moderate voters."

give someone rope (idiom)

To allow someone a lot of freedom, often with the implication that they may misuse it. — "His parents gave him plenty of rope, hoping he would learn responsibility on his own."

hang by a thread (idiom)

To be in a very precarious or uncertain situation. — "The company's future was hanging by a thread after the failed product launch."

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