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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
The gardener rolled over the large rock to clear the pathway.
The child rolled over the toy car, making it move across the floor.
He gently rolled over the heavy suitcase to reposition it in the trunk of the car.
02
(of an object) to rotate from one side to another due to gravity or mechanical processes
Example
During the earthquake, the heavy statue rolled over and shattered into pieces.
The toy car rolled over after hitting the bump on the track.
The ball began to roll over as it descended the steep hill.
03
to keep investing money in something similar
Example
Some individuals prefer to roll over their cryptocurrency gains into a diverse set of digital assets to manage risk.
The company 's pension plan offered the option to roll over the employee 's funds into a different retirement account.
he chose to roll over her retirement savings into a more stable investment after reaching a certain age.
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.
To ease the financial strain, the student requested to roll over the student loan, deferring payments for a few months.
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.
The gymnast effortlessly rolled over on the mat, showcasing her flexibility.
The cat lazily rolled over on the windowsill, basking in the warmth of the sun.
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 union demanded better working conditions, and the company finally rolled over and agreed to their terms.
The company was initially resistant to lowering the price, but they eventually rolled over to meet the customer 's budget.
At first, she resisted the idea of changing the menu, but she rolled over after hearing the customer feedback.
08
to add the current prize money to the next lottery, because jackpot was not won by anyone
Example
The charity event organizers announced that the unclaimed grand prize would roll over to the following year 's raffle, making it an even more enticing opportunity for participants.
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.
Example
The gardener rolled over the large rock to clear the pathway.
The child rolled over the toy car, making it move across the floor.
He gently rolled over the heavy suitcase to reposition it in the trunk of the car.
Can you roll over the log to see if there are any bugs underneath?
She rolled over the snowball so it would continue down the hill.
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