B1verb1K

Roll

UK /["/rəʊl/","/rəʊlz/","/rəʊld/","/ˈrəʊlɪŋ/"]/US /["/rəʊl/","/rəʊlz/","/rəʊld/","/ˈrəʊlɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do this

In simple words: To move by turning over and over on a surface.

Examples

  • I will roll the dough out for the pie.
  • He decided to roll the ball down the hill.
  • The car started to roll backward down the driveway.
  • Let’s roll to the party together later.
  • The movie's credits began to roll after the final scene.
  • She couldn’t stop laughing when she saw him roll on the floor.
  • In the game, you need to roll a six to win.
  • The production will roll out the new product next month.

Usage notes

Used in various contexts, from physical movement (like rolling a ball) to figurative uses (like rolling in laughter). Typically appropriate in casual and formal settings.

Grammar pattern

roll + object

Memory hint

Imagine a dough rolling on a table for baking.

Collocations

  • slowly
  • quickly
  • gently
  • down
  • off
  • slowly
  • quickly
  • gently
  • down
  • off
  • slowly
  • quickly
  • gently
  • down
  • off
  • tightly
  • up
  • into
  • heavily
  • slightly

Synonyms

  • revolve
  • turn
  • spin
  • twist
  • circle

Antonyms

  • stop
  • remain still

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'role' (the part in a play).
  • Omitting the object (e.g., saying 'I will roll' without specifying what).
  • Using the wrong preposition (e.g., 'roll to' instead of 'roll on').