expression, ichidan verb
Historically refers to physically tying up a criminal with rope; now often used figuratively for arresting or capturing someone.
警察は容疑者に縄を掛けた。
The police arrested the suspect.
昔の捕り物
In old-time arrests, scenes of binding criminals with rope are often depicted.
expression, ichidan verb
bind with rope
General use for tying or securing an object with rope, not limited to people.
荷物に縄を掛けて、しっかり固定した。
I tied the luggage with rope and secured it firmly.