roll
UK /ɹəʊl/US /ɹoʊl/
verb37
noun31
forms
roll'd · rolled · rolledst · rolling · rolleth · rolls · rollest
Phrases with roll
- roll upTo make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.
- roll onTo pass; to go on; to elapse.
- roll outTo deploy or release (a new film or software, etc.); to launch (a product or service), especially in a gradual fashion across multiple regions.
- call rollTo make a roll call; to take attendance.
- dice rollSomething unpredictable or unexpected.
- ready to rollOf a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.
- roll aboutTo laugh very heartily.
- roll aroundTo move about on the ground while rotating and turning one's body.
- roll awayTo move or spray away suddenly, as from being kicked, earthquakes, explosions, impacts, etc.
- roll backTo return to a prior state.
- roll back the yearsTo demonstrate a performance later in life as good as in one's prime.
- roll downTo swap out for a lower strike.
- roll inTo arrive casually at a place.
- roll in the aislesTo laugh uproariously.
- roll in wealthTo be very rich.
- roll of the diceA risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
- roll offTo come off (something) with a rolling motion.
- roll off the tongueTo proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent, appealing, or glib.
- roll one's eyesTo deliberately turn one's eyes upwards, usually to indicate disapproval, indifference or frustration.
- roll one's ownTo create something of which an analogue is commercially available.