noun
plural ropes
a strong, thick string that is made by twisting many thin strings or fibers together [count]
[count] :a string on which a number of similar things are held together
the ropes :the special way things are done at a particular place or in a particular activity
the ropes :a fence made of rope that encloses a boxing or wrestling ring
jump/skip rope
US :to jump over a rope that is being swung near the ground for exercise or as a game
money for old rope
on the ropes
informal :in a very bad position or situation :very close to failure or defeat
the end of your rope
verb
ropes; roped; roping
[+ obj] always followed by an adverb or preposition :to bind, fasten, or tie (something or someone) with a rope
chiefly US :to catch (an animal) by throwing a circle of rope around it :lasso
informal :to use clever or tricky methods to get (someone) to do something - + in or into
rope off
[phrasal verb]
rope off (something) or rope (something) off :to separate (an area) from another area with rope