rope
noun
a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
has roped
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present perfectof rope (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Another former prime minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, 71, heads the Nepal Communist Party, which has roped in several other communist factions since the protests.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Over the years, Rhian has roped Andrea into many fundraising challenges for her charity.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025
The tumult has roped in some of the biggest acts in K-pop, and could spill over well beyond that genre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
“The fact that it has roped in tens of millions of Americans from all walks of life, as well as hundreds of millions of people worldwide, should be of concern to us all.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
She is the one who has roped you in,—duped you, or whatever you choose to call it without resorting to profanity.
From From the Housetops by F. Graham Cootes
