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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