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to roll over
[phrase form: roll]
01
to cause something to rotate, typically by pushing it with one's hands
Example
Can you roll over the log to see if there are any bugs underneath?
The child rolled over the toy car, making it move across the floor.
02
(of an object) to rotate from one side to another due to gravity or mechanical processes
Example
The ball began to roll over as it descended the steep hill.
The barrel rolled over several times before coming to a stop at the bottom of the slope.
03
to keep investing money in something similar
Example
He decided to roll over his profits from one stock into a different stock to diversify his portfolio.
Some individuals prefer to roll over their cryptocurrency gains into a diverse set of digital assets to manage risk.
04
to negotiate with a lender to postpone the repayment of a loan to a later date in exchange for an additional fee
Example
The borrower had to roll over the loan by paying an extra fee to extend the repayment deadline.
In a financial bind, he decided to roll over his payday loan for another two weeks, incurring additional charges.
05
to turn from lying on one side of the body to the other
Example
The baby rolled over onto her stomach for the first time.
After a night of uncomfortable sleep, he groggily rolled over in bed to find a more comfortable position.
06
to turn a person or thing's body onto a different side or position, typically while they are lying down
Example
The nurse gently rolled over the patient onto their side to prevent bedsores.
After the car accident, the paramedics carefully rolled over the injured driver to assess their injuries.
07
to give in to a request, demand, or pressure
Example
The company was initially resistant to lowering the price, but they eventually rolled over to meet the customer's budget.
He had strong opinions about the project, but he eventually rolled them over to align with the team's consensus.
08
to add the current prize money to the next lottery, because jackpot was not won by anyone
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British
BritishExample
After no one matched all the numbers, the lottery jackpot will roll over to the next drawing, creating even more anticipation.
The progressive slot machine displayed a flashing message indicating that the jackpot would roll over to the next player if nobody hit the winning combination.
