1rope 
/ˈroʊp/ noun
plural ropes /ˈroʊp/ noun 1 : a strong, thick string that is made by twisting many thin strings or fibers together [count] ▪ Tie the end of the rope to the post. ▪ She made a knot in the rope. [noncount] ▪ a six-foot length of rope ▪ We used rope to tie down the furniture in the trailer. ▪ The hostages were tied up with rope. — see also jump rope, skipping rope, tightrope, towrope 2 [count] : a string on which a number of similar things are held together
▪ a rope of pearls 3 the ropes : the special way things are done at a particular place or in a particular activity
▪ The veteran cop showed the rookie the ropes. ▪ It will take a few weeks for new employees to learn the ropes. ▪ someone who knows the ropes 4 the ropes : a fence made of rope that encloses a boxing or wrestling ring
▪ The boxer was pushed back against the ropes.
▪ a rope of pearls
▪ The veteran cop showed the rookie the ropes. ▪ It will take a few weeks for new employees to learn the ropes. ▪ someone who knows the ropes
▪ The boxer was pushed back against the ropes.
jump/skip rope
US : to jump over a rope that is being swung near the ground for exercise or as a game
▪ He jumps rope to warm up before the game. ▪ The kids are outside jumping rope.
▪ He jumps rope to warm up before the game. ▪ The kids are outside jumping rope.
money for old rope — see money
on the ropes
informal : in a very bad position or situation : very close to failure or defeat
▪ The company is on the ropes and in danger of closing.
▪ The company is on the ropes and in danger of closing.
the end of your rope — see 1end
