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to roll over
[phrase form: roll]
01
to cause something to rotate, typically by pushing it with one's hands
Examples
Can you roll over the log to see if there are any bugs underneath?
02
(of an object) to rotate from one side to another due to gravity or mechanical processes
Examples
The ball began to roll over as it descended the steep hill.
03
to keep investing money in something similar
Examples
He decided to roll over his profits from one stock into a different stock to diversify his portfolio.
04
to negotiate with a lender to postpone the repayment of a loan to a later date in exchange for an additional fee
Examples
The borrower had to roll over the loan by paying an extra fee to extend the repayment deadline.
05
to turn from lying on one side of the body to the other
Examples
The baby rolled over onto her stomach for the first time.
06
to turn a person or thing's body onto a different side or position, typically while they are lying down
Examples
The nurse gently rolled over the patient onto their side to prevent bedsores.
07
to give in to a request, demand, or pressure
Examples
The company was initially resistant to lowering the price, but they eventually rolled over to meet the customer's budget.
08
to add the current prize money to the next lottery, because jackpot was not won by anyone
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
After no one matched all the numbers, the lottery jackpot will roll over to the next drawing, creating even more anticipation.
