Roll over
verb
To turn over or revolve, typically to the other side.
The dog rolls over every time I ask him to
Often appears as...
- roll over and play dead
- roll over on the bed
verb
In finance, to renew an existing arrangement or agreement, especially a loan.
They decided to roll over the loan for another six months
Often appears as...
- roll over a loan
- roll over funds
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
In computing, to move the cursor or pointer over an object on the screen, typically causing a menu or function to appear.
Roll over the image to see more details
Often appears as...
- roll over an image
- roll over an icon
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To defeat easily or completely.
Our team rolled over the opponents in the last game
Often appears as...
- roll over the opponents
- roll over the competition
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To accept something without protest.
They just rolled over and let the corporation take their land
Often appears as...
- roll over and take it
- roll over and accept
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To transfer (a sum of money) into a different investment.
I decided to roll over my 401k into an IRA
Often appears as...
- roll over investment
- roll over 401k
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To turn over or revolve, typically to the other side.
The dog rolls over every time I ask him to
Often appears as...
- roll over and play dead
- roll over on the bed
verb
In finance, to renew an existing arrangement or agreement, especially a loan.
They decided to roll over the loan for another six months
Often appears as...
- roll over a loan
- roll over funds
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
In computing, to move the cursor or pointer over an object on the screen, typically causing a menu or function to appear.
Roll over the image to see more details
Often appears as...
- roll over an image
- roll over an icon
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To defeat easily or completely.
Our team rolled over the opponents in the last game
Often appears as...
- roll over the opponents
- roll over the competition
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To accept something without protest.
They just rolled over and let the corporation take their land
Often appears as...
- roll over and take it
- roll over and accept
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To transfer (a sum of money) into a different investment.
I decided to roll over my 401k into an IRA
Often appears as...
- roll over investment
- roll over 401k
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used to describe someone or something physically turning over to the opposite side.
I watched my baby brother as he learned to roll over on the floor.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Sometimes used humorously to indicate a complete change in opinion or stance.
He rolled over on his promise not to eat dessert tonight.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used to describe someone or something physically turning over to the opposite side.
I watched my baby brother as he learned to roll over on the floor.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Sometimes used humorously to indicate a complete change in opinion or stance.
He rolled over on his promise not to eat dessert tonight.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used to describe someone or something physically turning over to the opposite side.
I watched my baby brother as he learned to roll over on the floor.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Sometimes used humorously to indicate a complete change in opinion or stance.
He rolled over on his promise not to eat dessert tonight.
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