Definition of "rope in" [rope in]

• To cause (someone) to become involved in something they are reluctant to do. (verb)

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• "He waved to Dortmunder to stop, looped the rope in a quick knot over the davit on the prow, and went back to the wheelhouse."
• "He screamed, but his scream was cut short as the enormous turbine swallowed the rope…and suckedthe rest of the safety rope in after it."
• "'On Monday morning,' Margaret said, 'I will liaise with Tobias's office for an appointment and I will rope in the big bank cheese."