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.
will rope
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future tenseof rope.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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At the least, White House officials hope that the president’s arguments will rope in some Republicans who represent districts with ports in need of improvement.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2013
As will rope lines for public appearances, and sign-in tables.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2011
Bentsen will rope in $8 million for his Senate race against a virtual unknown.
From Time Magazine Archive
If we can carry out any such scheme as this, which will rope in all the farmers of the country, what a magnificent position we shall be in!
From Another Sheaf by John Galsworthy
They'll be a ropin' contest, in which some of our most notorious ropers will rope, throw, an' hog-tie a steer, in the least shortness of time.
From The Texan A Story of the Cattle Country by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
