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roll BrE / rəʊl /  NAmE / roʊl / Native audio playback is not supported. roll(verb)BrE / rəʊl /  NAmE / roʊl / to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do thisThe ball rolled down the hill.We watched the waves rolling onto the beach.Tears rolled down her cheeks.Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard.to turn over and over or round and round while remaining in the same place; to make something do thisa dog rolling in the mudHer eyes rolled.She rolled her eyes upwards (= 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 rolled onto his back.I rolled the baby over onto its stomach.to roll a dice/die (= in a game)She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash.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.Mist was rolling in from the sea.He rolled the trolley across the room.to make something/yourself into the shape of a ball or tubecompare unrollhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unrollI rolled the string into a ball.We rolled up the carpet.a rolled-up newspaperI always roll my own (= make my own cigarettes).The hedgehog rolled up into a ball.to fold the edge of a piece of clothing, etc. over and over on itself to make it shorterRoll up your sleeves.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 soundSee related entries: Phoneticshttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/phonetics/roll_3rolling drumsThunder rolled.to roll your r’s (= by letting your tongue vibrate with each ‘r’ sound)when a machine rolls or somebody rolls it, it operatesSee related entries: Making filmshttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/making_films/roll_2They had to repeat the scene because the cameras weren't rolling.Roll the cameras!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.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 responsibilitiesused to say that you want something to happen or arrive soonRoll on Friday!to be easy to say or pronounceIt's not a name that exactly trips off the tongue, is it?to prepare to work or fightto adapt yourself to a difficult situationlikely to be very shocked or angryMy father would turn in his grave if he knew.Extra ExamplesA tear rolled slowly down her cheek.He quickly rolled over and got to his feet.He rolled the paper into a tight ball.Roll the pastry into a rectangle.She carried the magazine tightly rolled up in her hand.She lazily rolled her head on the pillow.The black car rolled smoothly down the street.The boulder easily rolled aside.The tigers rolled over and over in the mud.Thinly roll out a little icing of each colour.A dog was rolling in the mud.From the walls a trumpet sounded, a drum rolled and the gate swung open.He rolled the trolley across the hall.She rolled her eyes upwards.Take it in turns to roll the dice.Tanks rolled triumphantly into the city.The sky had darkened and thunder rolled in the west.You have to roll your r’s when speaking Spanish.I always roll my own.It is difficult to swat a fly with a rolled-up newspaper.Verb Formspresent simple I / you / we / they rollhe / she / it rollspast simple rolledpast participle rolled-ing form rollingWord OriginMiddle English: from Old French rolle (noun), roller (verb), from Latin rotulus ‘a roll’, variant of rotula ‘little wheel’, diminutive of rota.

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(verb) the ball rolled down the hill.we watched the waves rolling onto the beach.tears rolled down her cheeks.delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard.  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	roll
WordType	(verb)
Phonetic	BrE / rəʊl / NAmE / roʊl /
Example	the ball rolled down the hill. we watched the waves rolling onto the beach. tears rolled down her cheeks. delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard.
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Content	roll (verb)BrE / rəʊl / NAmE / roʊl / to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do this The ball rolled down the hill. We watched the waves rolling onto the beach. Tears rolled down her cheeks. Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard. to turn over and over or round and round while remaining in the same place; to make something do this a dog rolling in the mud Her eyes rolled. She rolled her eyes upwards (= 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 rolled onto his back. I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. to roll a dice/die (= in a game) She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash. 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. Mist was rolling in from the sea. He rolled the trolley across the room. 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. We rolled up the carpet. a rolled-up newspaper I always roll my own (= make my own cigarettes). The hedgehog rolled up into a ball. to fold the edge of a piece of clothing, etc. over and over on itself to make it shorter Roll up your sleeves. 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 See related entries: Phonetics https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/phonetics/roll_3 rolling drums Thunder rolled. to roll your r’s (= by letting your tongue vibrate with each ‘r’ sound) when a machine rolls or somebody rolls it, it operates See related entries: Making films https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/making_films/roll_2 They had to repeat the scene because the cameras weren't rolling. Roll the cameras! 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. 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 used to say that you want something to happen or arrive soon Roll on Friday! to be easy to say or pronounce It's not a name that exactly trips off the tongue, is it? to prepare to work or fight to adapt yourself to a difficult situation likely to be very shocked or angry My father would turn in his grave if he knew. Extra Examples A tear rolled slowly down her cheek. He quickly rolled over and got to his feet. He rolled the paper into a tight ball. Roll the pastry into a rectangle. She carried the magazine tightly rolled up in her hand. She lazily rolled her head on the pillow. The black car rolled smoothly down the street. The boulder easily rolled aside. The tigers rolled over and over in the mud. Thinly roll out a little icing of each colour. A dog was rolling in the mud. From the walls a trumpet sounded, a drum rolled and the gate swung open. He rolled the trolley across the hall. She rolled her eyes upwards. Take it in turns to roll the dice. Tanks rolled triumphantly into the city. The sky had darkened and thunder rolled in the west. You have to roll your r’s when speaking Spanish. I always roll my own. It is difficult to swat a fly with a rolled-up newspaper. Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they roll he / she / it rolls past simple rolled past participle rolled -ing form rolling Word Origin Middle English: from Old French rolle (noun), roller (verb), from Latin rotulus ‘a roll’, variant of rotula ‘little wheel’, diminutive of rota.
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