rope in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To cause (someone) to become involved in something they are reluctant to do; to draw into something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In March last year, the Supreme Court had set aside its own 2009 judgment and set six convicts free, who were earlier sent to death row. […] The Supreme Court said the six men were falsely implicated and roped in by the police.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rope in” mean?
To cause (someone) to become involved in something they are reluctant to do; to draw into something.
Is “rope in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.