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US/roʊl/
UK/rəʊl/
to keep turning while moving along a surface, like a ball; also to wrap something into a tube shape
In context
The ball rolled into the street, and the kid ran after it without looking.
Roll the rice paper tightly so the filling doesn't fall out.
She rolled her eyes when her brother told the same joke again.
Words that go with roll
verb + noun
- roll your eyesDon't roll your eyes at me when I'm talking!
verb + adverb
- roll upRoll up your sleeves before you wash the dishes.
- roll downTears rolled down her cheeks at the airport.
- roll overThe baby can roll over by herself now.
- roll outThe bank will roll out its new app next month.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I play an important roll in the team.Correct: I play an important role in the team.