roar on
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To shout and cheer very loudly to encourage someone.
Literal meaning: To roar (make a loud sound) in order to push someone onward.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To encourage someone enthusiastically with very loud cheering, typically said of a crowd at a sports event.
"Fifty thousand fans roared the runners on as they approached the finish line."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To continue to roar loudly; to keep making a powerful roaring noise.
"The engine roared on as the driver struggled to find the right gear."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily used in sports contexts. The subject is usually a crowd or group of supporters. Implies a collective, powerful vocal support. Common in sports journalism and commentary.
Commonly used with
crowd fans supporters home fans stadium audience
Forms
Base
roar on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
roars on
he/she/it
Past simple
roared on
yesterday
Past participle
roared on
have + pp
-ing form
roaring on
continuous
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