roll
To move forward by turning over and over on a surface.
To move forward by repeatedly turning over on a surface.
To make something into a round tube shape by moving it or pressing it.
To shape something into a tube or cylinder by turning or pressing it.
A small piece of bread for one person.
A small, usually round loaf of bread, often served as part of a meal.
To move something that has wheels or can turn like wheels.
To move something that is supported by wheels or similar devices.
When a car, bus, or train begins to move forward smoothly.
(Of a vehicle) to begin moving smoothly along its path.
An official list of people's names.
An official list or record of names, often for members or participants.
To keep going well without stopping or problems.
To continue operating or progressing smoothly and effectively.
- Base: roll
- Plural: rolls
- Base: roll
- 3rd Person Singular: rolls
- Present Participle: rolling
- Past: rolled
let's roll
1Begin activity or journey now together
Let's start doing something right now together.
- We've got everything packed—let's roll!
- Let's roll before traffic gets bad.
on a roll
1Having continuous success or luck now
Having success again and again without problems for some time.
- She's won three matches in a row—she's really on a roll!
- After two big sales, I'm on a roll this week.
roll in money
1Have an extremely large amount of money now
To have so much money that you have more than you need.
- They must be rolling in money after selling their company.
- He's not exactly rolling in money, but he's comfortable.
roll out
1Launch something new publicly
To make something new available for people to use or buy.
- The company will roll out its new phone next month.
- They rolled out a new training program for employees.
roll out
1introduce for public use
to introduce something new so people can start using it
- The bank plans to roll out its new app in July.
- The policy will be rolled out across all schools next year.
- The company rolled the feature out to a small group of users first.
- They will roll out the update tomorrow.
- The new service was rolled out slowly.
roll out
2spread something flat
to open or spread something that is rolled up
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- They rolled out the carpet before the ceremony.
- The volunteers rolled the banner out across the front of the stage.
- Please roll out the mat.
- She rolled out the dough.
roll with the punches
1Adapt to difficulties and keep going
To change your plan and keep going when things are hard.
- Life can be tough, but you have to roll with the punches.
- She rolled with the punches when her flight was canceled and took a train instead.
roll with the punches
2adapt calmly to problems
to accept problems or changes and stay calm, changing what you do instead of fighting them
- In this job you have to roll with the punches.
- She rolled with the punches and quickly found another plan.
- Startups often fail unless they can roll with the punches.