lasso up

The phrase "lasso up" originates from the practice of using a lasso, a looped rope, to catch livestock, and has evolved to include metaphorical uses.

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Definition

B2Ranching

(literal)To catch or secure something using a looped rope.

Example

  • The cowboy lassoed up the stray calf.

B2General

(figurative)To gather or collect items or people in an organized way.

Example

  • She lassoed up all the volunteers for the event.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lasso up":

rope uplash downsling uplace uploop uptie uplash offlace intostring up