roll (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /roʊl/
Definition
To move by turning over and over; to move along a surface by a repeated turning motion.
Examples
The ball began to roll down the hill.
The car rolled gently into the parking space.
He watched the coins roll across the floor.
How to Use roll
- roll out (phrasal verb)
- To spread or flatten something by rolling it. — "Please roll out the dough for the cookies."
- roll up (phrasal verb)
- To form something into a cylindrical or spherical shape. — "He rolled up his sleeves before washing the dishes."
- roll in (phrasal verb)
- To arrive, especially in a vehicle. — "The taxis finally rolled in, one after another."
- roll down (phrasal verb)
- To move downwards by turning over and over. — "The child watched the ball roll down the hill."
- on a roll (idiom)
- Experiencing a period of success or good fortune. — "She's on a roll with her exams; she's gotten perfect scores all week."
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