roll
33 ENTRIES FOUND:
- roll (verb)
- roll (noun)
- roll (noun)
- rolling (adjective)
- rolling pin (noun)
- rolling stock (noun)
- roll–on (adjective)
- roll bar (noun)
- roll call (noun)
- roll of honour (noun)
- drum roll (noun)
- egg roll (noun)
- honor roll (noun)
- jelly roll (noun)
- rock and roll (noun)
- rock ’n’ roll
- spring roll (noun)
- Swiss roll (noun)
- toilet roll (noun)
- ball (noun)
- dice (noun)
- get (verb)
- hay (noun)
- head (noun)
- punch (noun)
- r (noun)
- ready (adjective)
- red carpet (noun)
- rollup (noun)
- sleeve (noun)
- start (verb)
- tongue (noun)
- welcome mat (noun)
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ROLL
1
a
:
to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over
[no object]
-
The children rolled down the hill.
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The ball rolled slowly to a stop.
[+ object]
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She rolled the dice.
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He rolled the ball to me. = He rolled me the ball.
b
:
to turn over one or more times
[no object]
-
He rolled (over) onto his back.
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The pigs roll (around) in the mud to keep cool.
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The car rolled (over) into the ditch.
[+ object]
-
Roll the chicken wings in the batter.
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The paramedics rolled him onto the gurney.
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(US) He rolled his car in the accident.
2
:
to move smoothly on wheels
[no object]
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The car rolled slowly to a stop.
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A police car rolled up next to us.
[+ object]
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The children rolled the toy car to each other.
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The patient was rolled into the emergency room.
3
[no object]
:
to move in a smooth, continuous way
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We left the movie theater as the final credits rolled. [=were moving across the screen]
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The fog soon rolled away.
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The clouds rolled past.
4
[+ object]
a
:
to form (something) into the shape of a ball or tube
-
She rolled the dough into a ball.
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He rolled up the newspaper and swatted the fly.
b
:
to put (something) inside a tube
-
He rolled the coins.
c
:
to wrap up (something or someone) in a way that forms the shape of a tube
— often + up
-
He rolls his own cigarettes.
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She rolled up the meat in a tortilla.
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He lay there snugly rolled up in blankets.
5
:
to form your body into a ball
— usually + up
[no object]
-
He lay down on the bed and rolled [=curled] up (into a ball).
[+ object]
-
He rolled himself up (into a ball).
6
[+ object]
a
:
to make (something) smooth, even, or flat with a special tool (called a roller or rolling pin)
-
She rolled (out) the dough.
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He rolled the clay flat.
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rolled steel/oats
b
:
to spread (something) on a surface with a special tool (called a roller)
-
She rolled the paint on (the wall).
7
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object]
:
to move forward along the normal course of time
-
The days rolled [=passed] quickly by.
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It got hotter as the day rolled on/along.
8
[no object]
:
to move or lean from side to side
-
The ship heaved and rolled in the storm.
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He walked with a rolling gait.
9
[no object]
a
:
to make a deep, continuous sound
-
Thunder rolled in the distance.
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rolling thunder
b
:
to make a continuous, quick, beating sound
10
:
to operate (something, such as a movie camera)
[+ object]
-
Roll the cameras when I say “action.”
[no object]
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The camera was not rolling [=filming] at the time.
11
[no object]
:
to have a series of successes
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The team rolled through the play-offs.
12
:
to cause (your eyes) to look up toward the sky in an expression which shows that you think someone or something is foolish or annoying
[+ object]
-
He rolled his eyes at her suggestion.
[no object]
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Her eyes rolled when he told her his idea.
get rolling
informal
1
:
to leave
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We ought to get rolling if we don't want to be late.
2
:
to start doing something
-
You should get rolling on that assignment.
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The project finally got rolling. [=got started]
get/set/start the ball rolling
heads roll
keep the ball rolling
let's roll
chiefly US, informal
— used to tell another person or a group of people to start leaving a place or to start doing something
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“Let's roll,” the sergeant shouted to his men.
ready to roll
informal
1
:
ready to leave
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I am all packed and ready to roll.
2
:
ready to start doing something
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After we got the loan approved, we were ready to roll.
roll around
[phrasal verb] informal also British roll about
:
to arrive or happen again
-
By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend.
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We'll be better prepared the next time the elections roll around.
roll back
[phrasal verb]
1
roll back (something)
or
roll (something) back
chiefly US
:
to reduce (something, such as a price)
-
The store is rolling back its prices for this weekend only.
2
:
to change (something) back to the way it was at an earlier time
:
to reverse or undo (something)
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The manufacturers are lobbying to roll back [=rescind] environmental regulations.
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His proposal would roll back the clock on civil rights.
roll down
[phrasal verb]
1
roll down (something)
or
roll (something) down
:
to move (something) down especially by turning a handle
-
She rolled down the car window.
2
:
to unfold the edge of (something, such as a shirt sleeve or pants leg) to make it longer
-
He rolled down his sleeves.
rolled into one
:
combined together into one thing or person
-
It's a shopping center, amusement park, and nightclub (all) rolled into one.
roll in
[phrasal verb] informal
1
be rolling in (something)
:
to have a large amount of (something)
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They were rolling in money/cash. = They were rolling in (the) dough. = They were rolling in it.
2
:
to appear or arrive in large numbers or amounts
-
The money has been rolling in.
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Donations rolled in to help the hurricane victims.
3
:
to arrive at a place especially later than usual or expected
-
Delegates rolled in from all parts of the country.
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He finally rolled in at 3:30 in the morning.
rolling in the aisles
roll off the tongue
roll on
British, informal
— used to say that you want a time or event to come quickly
-
Roll on Friday. I can't wait for the weekend!
roll out
[phrasal verb]
1
roll out (something)
or
roll (something) out
:
to offer or sell (something) for the first time
—
see also rollout
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The company is expected to roll out [=launch] several new products next year.
2
:
to make (something that has been rolled into the shape of a tube) long and flat again
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He rolled out [=unrolled] the sleeping bags.
roll out of bed
informal
:
to rise after sleeping in a bed and especially after sleeping later than usual
-
She rolled out of bed just before noon.
roll out the red carpet
roll over
[phrasal verb]
1
informal
:
to allow yourself to be easily defeated or controlled
:
to make no effort to fight or compete
-
I'm not going to just roll over and let them do what they want.
2
roll over (something)
or
roll (something) over
a
:
to delay the payment of (something, such as a debt)
-
He wanted to roll over the repayment of the loan until later.
b
:
to place (invested money) in a new investment of the same kind
—
see also rollover
-
She rolled over her investments from one fund to another.
roll the dice
roll up
[phrasal verb]
1
roll up (something)
or
roll (something) up
a
:
to move (something) up especially by turning a handle
-
She rolled up the car window.
b
:
to fold up the ends of (something, such as a shirt sleeve or pants leg) to make it shorter
-
She rolled up her jeans and stepped into the water.
2
informal
:
to arrive at a place in a vehicle
-
Celebrities rolled up in their limousines.
3
British
— used to invite people to gather around to see a show or to buy things
—
see also 1roll 4c, 5 (above)
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Roll up, roll up [=(chiefly US) step right up]—you won't find cheaper watches anywhere else!
roll up your sleeves
informal
:
to prepare to work hard
-
It's time to roll up our sleeves and get the job done.
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Congress needs to roll up its sleeves and pass the bill now.
roll with the punches
informal
:
to not allow yourself to become upset by things that happen
-
Roll with the punches and don't let life get you down!
roll your r's
:
to pronounce the sound /r/ with a trill
-
He rolls his r's when he speaks Spanish.
plural
rolls
plural
rolls
Britannica Dictionary definition of ROLL
[count]
1
:
a long piece of cloth, paper, film, tape, etc., that is rolled to form the shape of a tube or ring
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There are two photos left on this roll.
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rolls of film/tape
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a roll of toilet paper
2
:
a paper tube that holds candies, coins, etc., inside
-
a roll of mints/quarters
3
a
:
a small loaf of bread for one person to eat
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a dinner roll
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tuna salad (served) on a roll
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a hamburger roll [=bun]
b
:
a sandwich made with a bread roll
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a ham/cheese roll
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(US) a clam/lobster roll
c
:
a usually round sweet cake
—
compare sticky bun;
see also jelly roll, swiss roll
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cinnamon/sweet rolls
4
:
a food that is rolled up for cooking or serving
—
see also egg roll
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cabbage/sausage/sushi rolls
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rolls of sliced ham/turkey
5
:
a thick fold of fat, skin, etc.
-
A roll of fat stuck out from under his shirt.
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rolls of flesh/skin
6
:
an official list of names
—
see also honor roll, payroll
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the voter rolls = (US) the election rolls [=a list of the people who can vote in an election]
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welfare rolls [=a list of people on welfare]
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The teacher called out the names on the roll. = The teacher called/took the roll.
—
see also bankroll
3
roll
/ˈroʊl/
noun
plural
rolls
3
roll
/ˈroʊl/
noun
plural
rolls
Britannica Dictionary definition of ROLL
[count]
1
:
a sound that is produced by a series of quick hits on a drum
—
see also drum roll
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a roll of the drum
2
:
a deep, continuous sound
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We heard the roll of thunder/cannons in the distance.
3
:
an act of rolling something
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With a roll of the dice, he won $100.
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She showed her annoyance with a roll of her eyes. [=showed her annoyance by rolling her eyes]
4
chiefly US
:
a movement in which your body makes a complete turn forward or backward on the ground
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a forward/backward roll [=somersault]
5
:
the act of moving or leaning from side to side
-
We felt the roll of the ship.
6
:
a movement of an airplane in which the airplane is turned upside down and then right side up again
a roll in the hay
informal + old-fashioned
:
an act of having sex with someone
a roll of the dice
on a roll
informal
:
experiencing a series of successes
-
The team has been on a roll [=has been playing well and winning many games] since midseason.
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He's a funny guy, and last night he was really on a roll. [=he was saying many funny things]
—
see also rock and roll
