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roll down

A2 neutral separable both
In simple words

To roll something down (like a car window) or to move down by rolling.

Literal meaning: To roll in a downward direction — fully transparent.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To move downward by rolling.

"The snowball rolled down the hill, getting bigger as it went."

2 A2 neutral

To open or lower a car window, blind, or similar item by rolling or winding it downward.

"She rolled down the window and called out to him."

Grammar: separable
3 A2 neutral

To fold or push down a piece of clothing, such as a sleeve or sock.

"He rolled down his sleeves when he went into the meeting."

Grammar: separable
4 B1 neutral

(Of tears, sweat, or liquid) to flow down a surface.

"Tears rolled down her cheeks as she read the letter."

Usage notes

Extremely common for car windows (though the physical act of winding is now largely replaced by pressing a button, the phrase persists). Also used for rolling down sleeves, socks, blinds, or hills. The physical/literal sense is transparent and very high frequency.

Commonly used with

window hill slope sleeve sock blind shutter cheek

Forms

Base
roll down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rolls down
he/she/it
Past simple
rolled down
yesterday
Past participle
rolled down
have + pp
-ing form
rolling down
continuous

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