9 English Phrasal Verbs With 'ROLL'

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9 phrasal verbs with 'ROLL'

Roll back

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

Roll by

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

Roll in

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

Roll off

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

Roll on

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

Roll on!

1. 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

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

Roll up

1. 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!

1. 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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