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roll /rəʊl/ /rəʊl/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/r/rol/roll_/roll__us_1.mp3 roll(verb)/rəʊl/ /rəʊl/Verb Formsto turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do thisThe ball rolled down the hill.Tears rolled down her cheeks.We watched the waves rolling onto the beach.The marble rolled behind the sofa.Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard.He rolled the boulder aside.to turn over and over or round and round while remaining in the same place; to make something do thisHer eyes rolled.a dog rolling in the mudShe rolled her eyes (= to show surprise or disapproval).He was rolling a pencil between his fingers.to turn over to face a different direction; to make somebody/something do thisShe rolled over to let the sun brown her back.He quickly rolled over and got to his feet.I rolled over onto my stomach.He rolled onto his back.The paramedics rolled him over to make it easier for him to breathe.I rolled the baby over onto its stomach.She rolled the patient onto his side.She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash.to throw dice in a gameEach player rolls their dice.Players take turns rolling a die and moving around the board.Roll a six to start.to move smoothly on wheels or as if on wheels; to make something do thisThe car began to roll back down the hill.The traffic rolled slowly forwards.Tanks rolled triumphantly into the city.He rolled the trolley across the room.to move or flow forward in a steady wayMist was rolling in from the sea.In the afternoon, dark clouds rolled in.The fog was rolling off the moors.the sound of waves rolling in to the shoreto make something/yourself into the shape of a ball or tubeCOMPARE unrollhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unrollI rolled the string into a ball.Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray.We rolled up the carpet.a rolled-up newspaperThe hedgehog rolled (up) into a ball.Armadillos roll into a ball to protect themselves from harm.Extra ExamplesHe rolled the paper into a tight ball.She carried the magazine tightly rolled up in her hand.to make a cigarette yourself by putting tobacco on special paper and forming it into a tubeHe leaned on the table and rolled a cigarette.I always roll my own (= make my own cigarettes).to fold the edge of a piece of clothing, etc. over and over on itself to make it shorterRoll up your sleeves.Alice rolled down her sock to reveal a scar on her ankle.She rolled her jeans to her knees.to make something flat by pushing something heavy over itRoll the pastry on a floured surface.to wrap or cover somebody/something/yourself in somethingRoll the meat in the breadcrumbs.He rolled himself up in the blanket.to move or make something move from side to sideCOMPARE pitchhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pitch_2He walked with a rolling gait.The ship was rolling heavily to and fro.to make a long continuous soundrolling drumsThunder rolled.to roll your r’s (= by letting your tongue vibrate with each ‘r’ sound)Extra ExamplesFrom the walls a trumpet sounded, a drum rolled and the gate swung open.You have to roll your r's when speaking Spanish.The sky had darkened and thunder rolled in the west.when a machine rolls or somebody rolls it, it operatesThey had to repeat the scene because the cameras weren't rolling.Roll the cameras!to behave in a particular wayShe surprised her fans with a completely new look because that's how she rolls.to have a lot of moneyto make something start happening; to make sure that something continues to happenused to say that some people will be punished because of something that has happenedused to suggest to a group of people that you should all start doing something or going somewhereready to startThe show is just about ready to roll.combined in one person or thingBanks are several businesses rolled into one.laughing a lotShe soon had us rolling in the aisles.likely to be very shocked or angryMy father would roll over his grave if he knew.a person who moves from place to place, job to job, etc. does not have a lot of money, possessions or friends but is free from responsibilitiesto be easy to say or pronounceIt's not a name that exactly rolls off the tongue, is it?used to say that you want something to happen or arrive soonRoll on Friday!to prepare to work or fightto adapt yourself to a difficult situation

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(verb) the ball rolled down the hill.tears rolled down her cheeks.we watched the waves rolling onto the beach.the marble rolled behind the sofa.  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	roll
WordType	(verb)
Phonetic	/rəʊl/ /rəʊl/
Example	the ball rolled down the hill. tears rolled down her cheeks. we watched the waves rolling onto the beach. the marble rolled behind the sofa.
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/r/rol/roll_/roll__us_1.mp3
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Content	roll (verb)/rəʊl/ /rəʊl/ Verb Forms to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do this The ball rolled down the hill. Tears rolled down her cheeks. We watched the waves rolling onto the beach. The marble rolled behind the sofa. Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard. He rolled the boulder aside. to turn over and over or round and round while remaining in the same place; to make something do this Her eyes rolled. a dog rolling in the mud She rolled her eyes (= to show surprise or disapproval). He was rolling a pencil between his fingers. to turn over to face a different direction; to make somebody/something do this She rolled over to let the sun brown her back. He quickly rolled over and got to his feet. I rolled over onto my stomach. He rolled onto his back. The paramedics rolled him over to make it easier for him to breathe. I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. She rolled the patient onto his side. She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash. to throw dice in a game Each player rolls their dice. Players take turns rolling a die and moving around the board. Roll a six to start. to move smoothly on wheels or as if on wheels; to make something do this The car began to roll back down the hill. The traffic rolled slowly forwards. Tanks rolled triumphantly into the city. He rolled the trolley across the room. to move or flow forward in a steady way Mist was rolling in from the sea. In the afternoon, dark clouds rolled in. The fog was rolling off the moors. the sound of waves rolling in to the shore to make something/yourself into the shape of a ball or tube COMPARE unroll https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unroll I rolled the string into a ball. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray. We rolled up the carpet. a rolled-up newspaper The hedgehog rolled (up) into a ball. Armadillos roll into a ball to protect themselves from harm. Extra Examples He rolled the paper into a tight ball. She carried the magazine tightly rolled up in her hand. to make a cigarette yourself by putting tobacco on special paper and forming it into a tube He leaned on the table and rolled a cigarette. I always roll my own (= make my own cigarettes). to fold the edge of a piece of clothing, etc. over and over on itself to make it shorter Roll up your sleeves. Alice rolled down her sock to reveal a scar on her ankle. She rolled her jeans to her knees. to make something flat by pushing something heavy over it Roll the pastry on a floured surface. to wrap or cover somebody/something/yourself in something Roll the meat in the breadcrumbs. He rolled himself up in the blanket. to move or make something move from side to side COMPARE pitch https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pitch_2 He walked with a rolling gait. The ship was rolling heavily to and fro. to make a long continuous sound rolling drums Thunder rolled. to roll your r’s (= by letting your tongue vibrate with each ‘r’ sound) Extra Examples From the walls a trumpet sounded, a drum rolled and the gate swung open. You have to roll your r's when speaking Spanish. The sky had darkened and thunder rolled in the west. when a machine rolls or somebody rolls it, it operates They had to repeat the scene because the cameras weren't rolling. Roll the cameras! to behave in a particular way She surprised her fans with a completely new look because that's how she rolls. to have a lot of money to make something start happening; to make sure that something continues to happen used to say that some people will be punished because of something that has happened used to suggest to a group of people that you should all start doing something or going somewhere ready to start The show is just about ready to roll. combined in one person or thing Banks are several businesses rolled into one. laughing a lot She soon had us rolling in the aisles. likely to be very shocked or angry My father would roll over his grave if he knew. a person who moves from place to place, job to job, etc. does not have a lot of money, possessions or friends but is free from responsibilities to be easy to say or pronounce It's not a name that exactly rolls off the tongue, is it? used to say that you want something to happen or arrive soon Roll on Friday! to prepare to work or fight to adapt yourself to a difficult situation
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