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Definition roll in British English

roll verb

verb
/rəʊl/
1

to move forward while turning over and over

Example

The pencil went rolling across the floor.

Example

As children, we loved to roll down that hill.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
1.1

to make someone or something move forward by turning them over and over

Example

Matthew rolled the tyre across the garage.

Synonyms and related words
budge propel guide
2

to move on wheels

Example

The car rolled to a stop at the side of the road.

Example

Tanks began rolling into the city at dawn.

Synonyms and related words
go ride commute
2.1

to make something move on wheels

Synonyms and related words
go ride commute
3

to move from side to side, or to make something do this

Example

The piglets were rolling in the mud.

Example

The stormy sea rolled and tossed the ship.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
4

to change the position of your body when you are lying down

Example

He rolled onto his back and looked up at me.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
4.1

to change the position of someone or something so that they face a different direction

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
5

if a drop of liquid rolls, it moves across a surface without stopping

Example

Raindrops rolled down the window.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
5.1

if you roll dice in a game, you throw them onto or across a surface

Synonyms and related words
a game of chance betting shop bingo
6

to fold something or wrap it around itself so that it forms a tube or a ball

Example

Take a piece of the mixture and roll it into a ball.

Example

I always roll my clothes when I pack.

Synonyms and related words
fold fold up unfurl
7

to produce a continuous low sound

Example

The first rumbles of thunder rolled across the sky.

Synonyms and related words
roar rumble buzz
8

if a machine such as a camera rolls, it works

Example

Although the interview had ended, the cameras were still rolling.

Synonyms and related words
backfire burn up come to life
9

to make a substance flat by pushing something heavy across it

Example

Roll the dough very thinly.

Synonyms and related words
shape reshape form
Definition roll in British English

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