1roll 
/ˈroʊl/ verb
rolls; rolled; rol·ling /ˈroʊl/ verb 1 a : to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over [no obj] ▪ The children rolled down the hill. ▪ The ball rolled slowly to a stop. [+ obj] ▪ She rolled the dice. ▪ He rolled the ball to me. = He rolled me the ball.
b : to turn over one or more times [no obj] ▪ He rolled (over) onto his back. ▪ The pigs roll (around) in the mud to keep cool. ▪ The car rolled (over) into the ditch. [+ obj] ▪ Roll the chicken wings in the batter. ▪ The paramedics rolled him onto the gurney. ▪ (US) He rolled his car in the accident. 2 : to move smoothly on wheels [no obj] ▪ The car rolled slowly to a stop. ▪ A police car rolled up next to us. [+ obj] ▪ The children rolled the toy car to each other. ▪ The patient was rolled into the emergency room. 3 [no obj] : to move in a smooth, continuous way
▪ We left the movie theater as the final credits rolled. [=were moving across the screen] ▪ The fog soon rolled away. ▪ The clouds rolled past. 4 [+ obj] a : to form (something) into the shape of a ball or tube
▪ She rolled the dough into a ball. ▪ 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
▪ He rolls his own cigarettes. — often + up ▪ She rolled up the meat in a tortilla. ▪ He lay there snugly rolled up in blankets. 5 : to form your body into a ball — usually + up [no obj] ▪ He lay down on the bed and rolled [=curled] up (into a ball). [+ obj] ▪ He rolled himself up (into a ball). 6 [+ obj] a : to make (something) smooth, even, or flat with a special tool (called a roller or rolling pin)
▪ She rolled (out) the dough. ▪ He rolled the clay flat. ▪ 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 obj] : to move forward along the normal course of time
▪ The days rolled [=passed] quickly by. ▪ It got hotter as the day rolled on/along. 8 [no obj] : to move or lean from side to side
▪ The ship heaved and rolled in the storm. ▪ He walked with a rolling gait. 9 [no obj] a : to make a deep, continuous sound
▪ Thunder rolled in the distance. ▪ rolling thunder
b : to make a continuous, quick, beating sound
▪ The drums rolled. 10 : to operate (something, such as a movie camera) [+ obj] ▪ Roll the cameras when I say “action.” [no obj] ▪ The camera was not rolling [=filming] at the time. 11 [no obj] : to have a series of successes
▪ 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 [+ obj] ▪ He rolled his eyes at her suggestion. [no obj] ▪ Her eyes rolled when he told her his idea.
b : to turn over one or more times [no obj] ▪ He rolled (over) onto his back. ▪ The pigs roll (around) in the mud to keep cool. ▪ The car rolled (over) into the ditch. [+ obj] ▪ Roll the chicken wings in the batter. ▪ The paramedics rolled him onto the gurney. ▪ (US) He rolled his car in the accident.
▪ We left the movie theater as the final credits rolled. [=were moving across the screen] ▪ The fog soon rolled away. ▪ The clouds rolled past.
▪ She rolled the dough into a ball. ▪ 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
▪ He rolls his own cigarettes. — often + up ▪ She rolled up the meat in a tortilla. ▪ He lay there snugly rolled up in blankets.
▪ She rolled (out) the dough. ▪ He rolled the clay flat. ▪ rolled steel/oats
b : to spread (something) on a surface with a special tool (called a roller)
▪ She rolled the paint on (the wall).
▪ The days rolled [=passed] quickly by. ▪ It got hotter as the day rolled on/along.
▪ The ship heaved and rolled in the storm. ▪ He walked with a rolling gait.
▪ Thunder rolled in the distance. ▪ rolling thunder
b : to make a continuous, quick, beating sound
▪ The drums rolled.
▪ The team rolled through the play-offs.
get rolling
informal 1 : to leave
▪ 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. ▪ The project finally got rolling. [=got started]
▪ We ought to get rolling if we don't want to be late.
▪ You should get rolling on that assignment. ▪ The project finally got rolling. [=got started]
get/set/start the ball rolling — see 1ball
heads roll — see 1head
keep the ball rolling — see 1ball
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 ▪ “Let's roll,” the sergeant shouted to his men.
ready to roll
informal 1 : ready to leave
▪ I am all packed and ready to roll. 2 : ready to start doing something
▪ After we got the loan approved, we were ready to roll.
▪ I am all packed and ready to roll.
▪ After we got the loan approved, we were ready to roll.
roll around also Brit roll about
[phrasal verb] informal : to arrive or happen again
▪ By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend. ▪ We'll be better prepared the next time the elections roll around.
▪ By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend. ▪ We'll be better prepared the next time the elections roll around.
roll back [phrasal verb]
roll back (something) or roll (something) back chiefly US 1 : 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)
▪ The manufacturers are lobbying to roll back [=rescind] environmental regulations. ▪ His proposal would roll back the clock on civil rights.
▪ The store is rolling back its prices for this weekend only.
▪ The manufacturers are lobbying to roll back [=rescind] environmental regulations. ▪ His proposal would roll back the clock on civil rights.
roll down [phrasal verb]
roll down (something) or roll (something) down 1 : 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.
▪ She rolled down the car window.
▪ 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.
▪ 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)
▪ 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. ▪ 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. ▪ He finally rolled in at 3:30 in the morning.
▪ They were rolling in money/cash. = They were rolling in (the) dough. = They were rolling in it.
▪ The money has been rolling in. ▪ Donations rolled in to help the hurricane victims.
▪ Delegates rolled in from all parts of the country. ▪ He finally rolled in at 3:30 in the morning.
rolling in the aisles — see aisle
roll off the tongue — see 1tongue
roll on
Brit, 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]
roll out (something) or roll (something) out 1 : to offer or sell (something) for the first time
▪ The company is expected to roll out [=launch] several new products next year. — see also rollout 2 : to make (something that has been rolled into the shape of a tube) long and flat again
▪ He rolled out [=unrolled] the sleeping bags.
▪ The company is expected to roll out [=launch] several new products next year. — see also rollout
▪ 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.
▪ She rolled out of bed just before noon.
roll out the red carpet — see 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
▪ She rolled over her investments from one fund to another. — see also rollover
▪ I'm not going to just roll over and let them do what they want.
▪ 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
▪ She rolled over her investments from one fund to another. — see also rollover
roll the dice — see 1dice
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 Brit — used to invite people to gather around to see a show or to buy things ▪ Roll up, roll up [=(chiefly US) step right up]—you won't find cheaper watches anywhere else! — see also 1roll 4c, 5 (above)
▪ 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.
▪ Celebrities rolled up in their limousines.
roll up your sleeves
informal : to prepare to work hard
▪ It's time to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. ▪ Congress needs to roll up its sleeves and pass the bill now.
▪ It's time to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. ▪ 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 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.
▪ He rolls his r's when he speaks Spanish.
