roll up

/ɹˈəʊl ˈʌp/

/ɹˈoʊl ˈʌp/

to roll up

MAIN VERB

get or gather together

synonyms : accumulate

form into a cylinder by rolling

synonyms : furl

form a cylinder by rolling

synonyms : wrap up

antonyms : unfurl

show certain properties when being rolled

synonyms : roll

of grammatical gender

antonyms : masculine

make into a bundle

synonyms : bundle

close (a car window) by causing it to move up, as with a handle

arrive in a vehicle

*** to fold the edges of a piece of clothing that you are wearing [e.g. sleeves, trousers] in order to make thee shorter

*** to arrive somewhere, often in large numbers

*** To accumulate a great amount of something

Examples

1. He rolled up the cuffs of his pants for a more casual look.

2. He rolled up the hem of his shorts for a more fashionable look.

3. I rolled up the rug to clean the floor underneath it.

4. He rolled up his sleeve to reveal a tattoo on his arm.