roll
The word evokes a sense of continuous, circular motion and rotation. It suggests a lack of friction or a smooth, tumbling transition from one position to another, often implying a loss of control when an object rolls downhill.
Countable when referring to a distinct object like a bread roll or a roll of tape. Uncountable when referring to the act of rolling as a general motion or process.
Meanings
To move something by turning it over and over on its axis.
"He rolled the ball across the floor."
To move by turning over and over.
"The stone rolled down the hill."
To flatten or shape something using a cylinder.
"She rolled out the pastry dough."
A piece of bread shaped into a cylinder or small ball.
"I bought a fresh dinner roll."
A cylinder of material wound around a core.
"A roll of toilet paper."
A list of names for attendance or record.
"The teacher called the roll."
Phrasal Verbs
roll out
to officially launch a new product or service
The company will roll out the new software update next month.
roll up
to fold or wind something upward
Please roll up the window before we start driving.
roll over
to turn from one side to the other
The dog rolled over when told to do so.
roll back
to reduce prices or return to a previous state
The supermarket decided to roll back prices on essential groceries.
roll in
to arrive, especially in large numbers or amounts
The donations started to roll in after the televised appeal.