Phrasal Verbs With 'Roll'

Roll back phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Retreat
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The army ROLLED BACK when they came under attack.
  2. Meaning: Reduce or remove
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The government want to ROLL BACK the freedom of the press.

Roll by phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Pass (time)
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The years ROLLED BY.

Roll in phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Arrive somewhere, especially if late
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: They ROLLED IN very drunk at three o'clock in the morning.
  2. Meaning: Arrive in large numbers, for military vehicles
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The tanks ROLLED IN and took control of the capital city.

Roll off phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Produce or issue, usually from a machine
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The papers ROLLED OFF the press.

Roll on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: When something continues to happen
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The competition ROLLED ON despite the administrative problems.
  2. Meaning: Give up, fail to support
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: Our union ROLLED ON the cost of living increase.

Roll on! phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Said when you can't wait for something nice in the future
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: Roll on Friday! It's been a dreadful week.

Roll out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Launch or introduce a new product, initiative, etc.
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The company ROLLED OUT its takeover plans last week.

Roll up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: To appear in large numbers for an event
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Thousands ROLLED UP to see the stars at the film premiere.

Roll up! phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: An imperative used to attract people to a public event
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Roll up! Come and see the circus tonight.

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