roll_up | ||
1. | [ verb ] form into a cylinder by rolling; | |
Synonyms: | furl | |
Examples: | "Roll up the cloth" |
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Related terms: | change_shape take_in reef bolt douse brail roll | |
2. | [ verb ] show certain properties when being rolled | |
Synonyms: | roll | |
Examples: | "The carpet rolls unevenly" "dried-out tobacco rolls badly" |
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Related terms: | change | |
3. | [ verb ] make into a bundle | |
Synonyms: | bundle bundle_up | |
Examples: | "he bundled up his few possessions" |
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Related terms: | pack package | |
4. | [ verb ] arrive in a vehicle | |
Examples: | : "He rolled up in a black Mercedes" |
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Related terms: | arrive | |
5. | [ verb ] get or gather together | |
Synonyms: | collect accumulate compile amass hoard pile_up | |
Examples: | "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife" "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis" "She rolled up a small fortune" |
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Related terms: | store accumulate run_up lump scrape fund corral bale catch fund accumulation collection compilation | |
6. | [ verb ] form a cylinder by rolling | |
Synonyms: | wrap_up | |
Examples: | "roll up a banner" |
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Related terms: | unfurl change_surface roll | |
Similar spelling: |
Rolph rolf roll_off Rolfe |