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roll up

The correct spelling is roll up.

How to pronounce roll up

verb

Say it like: Rol-l u-p

The correct spelling is roll up. To make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like. For example: "He rolled up his shirt sleeves."

Usage Examples

He rolled up his shirt sleeves.

We thought Jim would be late for the wedding, but then we saw him roll up in front of the church in his Mercedes.

Roll up, roll up! Pies for sale!

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.
  2. 2.To close (a car window).
  3. 3.To make into a bundle.
  4. 4.To roll the dice necessary to create a character for a game, especially a role-playing game.
  5. 5.To arrive by vehicle, usually by car.

interjection

  1. 1.Used to call the attention of potential purchasers.

noun

  1. 1.Food made by wrapping ingredients in another food, e.g. fajitas.
  2. 2.A self-made cigarette of tobacco and rolling paper.
  3. 3.A business technique where multiple small companies in the same market are acquired and merged.
  4. 4.A collection of software updates distributed as a single package.
  5. 5.That which is rolled up; a summation; an aggregation; a total.

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