网罗 (wǎng luó) — to net, to trap (literal); to recruit, to enlist, to bring together (talents, people)

Definition

网罗 literally means 'to net/catch' and is used figuratively to mean actively gathering or recruiting people (talents, supporters) into one's fold — suggesting effort and selection.

verb
to netto trap (literal)to recruitto enlistto bring together (talents, people)

Examples

  • 网罗
    Zhè jiā gōng sī zhèng zài wǎng luó dǐng jiān rén cái.
    This company is recruiting top talent.
  • 网罗
    Tā yòng gè zhǒng shǒu duàn wǎng luó le yì pī zhī chí zhě.
    He used various means to enlist a group of supporters.
  • 网罗
    Yú fū yòng dà wǎng wǎng luó le hěn duō yú.
    The fisherman netted many fish with a large net.

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