rope
noun
[ rəʊp ]
• a length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
• "there was no way down, even with a rope"
• a quantity of roughly spherical objects such as onions or beads strung together.
• "a rope of pearls"
• the established procedures in an organization or area of activity.
• "I want you to show her the ropes"
Similar:
know what to do,
know the procedure,
know the routine,
know one's way around,
know one's stuff,
know what's what,
understand the set-up,
be experienced,
be an old hand,
know all the ins and outs,
know the drill,
know the score,
Opposite:
be a beginner,
rope
verb
• catch, fasten, or secure with rope.
• "the calves must be roped and led out of the stockade"
Similar:
tie,
bind,
lash,
truss,
pinion,
secure,
moor,
fasten,
make fast,
attach,
hitch,
tether,
lasso,
Origin:
Old English rāp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch reep and German Reif .
