- 1[countable, uncountable] very strong, thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. together The rope broke and she fell 150 feet onto the rocks. We tied his hands together with rope. The anchor was attached to a length of rope. Coils of rope lay on the dock. see jump rope, tow rope
- 2the ropes [plural] the fence made of rope that is around the edge of the area where a boxing or wrestling match takes place
- 3[countable] a number of similar things attached together by a string or thread a rope of pearls Idioms
to feel that you cannot deal with a difficult situation any more because you are too tired, worried, etc. You'd better let her know you're safe. She's at the end of her rope.
to allow someone freedom to do what they want, especially in the hope that they will make a mistake or look silly The question was vague, giving the interviewee enough rope to hang herself.
to jump over a rope that is held at both ends by you or by two other people and is passed again and again over your head and under your feet She likes to jump rope as a warm-up. see jump rope
very close to being defeated
to show someone/know/learn how a particular job should be done
Check pronunciation: rope