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to roll up
[phrase form: roll]
01
to fold something into a tube-like shape
Transitive: to roll up a flat and flexible piece of material
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up
Base verb
roll
Present tense
roll up
3rd person singular
rolls up
Present participle
rolling up
Past simple
rolled up
Past participle
rolled up
Examples
The pastry chef skillfully rolled up the croissant dough, creating flaky layers for the perfect texture.
02
to assemble people or things in one place or group
Transitive: to roll up sb/sth
Examples
She rolled up her friends for a surprise party at her house.
03
to fold and transform into a tube-like shape
Intransitive
Examples
The scroll fell and rolled up against the wall.
04
to make one's body into a rounded shape, often for warmth, comfort, or rest
Intransitive
Examples
Feeling chilly, she decided to roll up in a blanket by the fireplace.
05
to cause a car window to move upward, typically using a mechanical or electric mechanism
Transitive: to roll up a car window
Examples
She rolled up her car window using the control panel on the driver's side.
06
to arrive at a destination or location using a vehicle
Intransitive: to roll up somewhere
Examples
The tour bus rolled up to the museum, unloading excited tourists.
07
to tuck the edges of a piece of clothing, such as sleeves or trousers, to adjust the length
Transitive: to roll up a piece of clothing
Examples
She rolled up her sleeves to cool off in the hot weather.
08
to arrive at a location, typically in a significant or noticeable quantity
Intransitive: to roll up somewhere
Examples
The protesters rolled up to the city center, demanding justice for their cause.
09
to gather a significant amount of something
Transitive: to roll up sth
Examples
The company rolled up significant profits by expanding into new markets.
roll up
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of grammatical gender
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
