rope · noun C or U /roʊp/
rope
B2 very thick string made from twisted thread
Dictionary examples:
We tied the boat to a post with a length of rope.
a coil of rope
Learner example:
A few moments later she took out a rope from her backpack. (First Certificate in English; B2; Turkish)
learn/know the ropes
C2 to learn/know how to do a job or activity
Dictionary example:
I spent a month in the accounts department, learning the ropes.
Learner example:
Knowing the ropes, he did as usual, but one thing was left out. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Danish)
