Pronunciation: /pleɪ roʊp-ə-doʊp/
noun a game or strategy in which one person pretends to be hurt or tired in order to deceive an opponent
A1 I watched a boxing match where one fighter used the strategy of play rope-a-dope.
A2 The coach taught the team how to play rope-a-dope during practice.
B1 The boxer's ability to play rope-a-dope effectively helped him win the match.
B2 The team's decision to play rope-a-dope in the final minutes paid off with a victory.
C1 The experienced fighter knew when to use the play rope-a-dope tactic to tire out his opponent.
C2 The champion boxer was known for his skill in executing the play rope-a-dope strategy to outsmart his rivals.
verb to engage in a deceptive strategy, especially in a competitive situation
A1 I play rope-a-dope with my little sister in the backyard.
A2 He loves to play rope-a-dope with his dog at the park.
B1 The boxer used the strategy of rope-a-dope to tire out his opponent.
B2 She decided to play rope-a-dope and let her opponent exhaust themselves before making a move.
C1 The experienced fighter knew how to effectively play rope-a-dope to outsmart his challenger.
C2 In the final round, the boxer executed a perfect rope-a-dope strategy to secure the victory.
formal The boxer used the strategy to play rope-a-dope and tire out his opponent.
informal I saw the boxer trying to play rope-a-dope in the ring last night.
slang Let's see if he can play rope-a-dope and outsmart his opponent.
figurative She decided to play rope-a-dope and let her opponent wear themselves out before making her move.
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