roll

[US]/rəʊl/
[UK]/roʊl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.& vi. to move or cause to move by turning over and over; revolve;to flatten by pressure
vi.to sway from side to side
n.a cylindrical shape or form made by rolling;a loud, reverberating sound of something moving or making contact

Phrases & Collocations

cinnamon roll

egg roll

roll of tape

roll out

work roll

roll in

rock and roll

roll up

roll gap

roll on

cold roll

roll forming

roll over

roll away

roll back

roll into

roll down

roll off

steel roll

spring roll

hot roll

on a roll

roll call

Example Sentences

She decided to roll the dice and take a chance on the new job.

The chef showed off his skills by rolling out the dough for the perfect pizza crust.

He likes to roll up his sleeves and get to work right away.

The students were asked to roll the dice to determine the order of presentations.

The car started to roll down the hill after the brakes failed.

She decided to roll the windows down to enjoy the fresh air.

The singer's new album is expected to roll out next month.

The company plans to roll out a new marketing campaign to attract more customers.

The ball started to roll down the hill, gaining speed as it went.

He always likes to roll with the punches and adapt to new situations.

Real-world Examples

It's a projector, sound system and security system rolled into one.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

And the aftershocks are still rolling in.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

I got it! Pick and roll. Pick and roll.

Source: We Bare Bears

When do you think that 6G will roll out?

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2019 Collection

Cafe owners are not rolling around in piles of money.

Source: Coffee Tasting Guide

Weston Middle School rounds out our roll.

Source: CNN Selected May 2016 Collection

His teammate can either roll or pop.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) July 2015 Collection

Some probably will be rolled back.

Source: NPR News May 2015 Compilation

Acceptance will not just roll round to you.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

Residents described the tremor as a long slow roll.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2018 Compilation

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