lasso up
C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To catch something by throwing a rope loop around it, like a cowboy catches a horse.
Literal meaning: Fully transparent — to use a lasso (a looped rope) to catch and secure something.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To catch an animal by throwing a looped rope around it.
"The cowboy lassoed up the runaway calf in one smooth throw."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
(Informal) To grab or secure something or someone, often with effort or cleverness.
"She managed to lasso up a last-minute sponsor for the event."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily used in ranching, rodeo, and Western American contexts. The figurative use is informal and not especially common. Most speakers would simply say 'lasso' without 'up'.
Commonly used with
calf steer horse cattle animal
Forms
Base
lasso up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lassos up
he/she/it
Past simple
lassoed up
yesterday
Past participle
lassoed up
have + pp
-ing form
lassoing up
continuous
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