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roll up on

C1 slang transitive
In simple words

To show up somewhere or approach someone — usually in a cool or confident way.

Literal meaning: To roll up and come to a stop at or beside something.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

To arrive at or approach a person or place, especially in a vehicle, with a bold or confident manner.

"They rolled up on the block in a black SUV and everyone turned to look."

2 C1 idiomatic slang

To approach someone, often with the intention of confronting or engaging them.

"His crew rolled up on the rival team outside the school."

Usage notes

Strongly associated with American urban slang, particularly hip-hop culture. Implies arriving at a location (often in a car) with confidence, sometimes with the intent to confront, impress, or surprise. Rarely used in formal or professional contexts. Can also appear in video games and internet culture.

Commonly used with

scene block spot someone car crew location

Forms

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

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