Roll down
verb
To move or cause something to move in a downwards direction, typically under the effect of gravity.
She let her window roll down to let some fresh air in
Often appears as...
- roll down the hill
- roll down the window
verb
To lower a piece of clothing.
She had to roll down her sleeves as it was getting cold
Often appears as...
- roll down the sleeves
- roll down the stockings
verb
To implement a policy or system from the top down.
The management decided to roll down the new rules
Often appears as...
- roll down a policy
- roll down a plan
verb
To move or cause something to move in a downwards direction, typically under the effect of gravity.
She let her window roll down to let some fresh air in
Often appears as...
- roll down the hill
- roll down the window
verb
To lower a piece of clothing.
She had to roll down her sleeves as it was getting cold
Often appears as...
- roll down the sleeves
- roll down the stockings
verb
To implement a policy or system from the top down.
The management decided to roll down the new rules
Often appears as...
- roll down a policy
- roll down a plan
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves physically moving something like a window or an object.
He had to roll down the heavy barrel to the basement.
Pro Tip 2/3Gravity Involved
The action usually happens with the help of gravity pulling it downwards.
The coins started to roll down the sloped driveway.
Pro Tip 3/3Movement Context
Used when describing objects in motion, not when stationary.
The toddler watched her toy car roll down the ramp.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves physically moving something like a window or an object.
He had to roll down the heavy barrel to the basement.
Pro Tip 2/3Gravity Involved
The action usually happens with the help of gravity pulling it downwards.
The coins started to roll down the sloped driveway.
Pro Tip 3/3Movement Context
Used when describing objects in motion, not when stationary.
The toddler watched her toy car roll down the ramp.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves physically moving something like a window or an object.
He had to roll down the heavy barrel to the basement.
Pro Tip 2/3Gravity Involved
The action usually happens with the help of gravity pulling it downwards.
The coins started to roll down the sloped driveway.
Pro Tip 3/3Movement Context
Used when describing objects in motion, not when stationary.
The toddler watched her toy car roll down the ramp.
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