roll on

The phrase 'roll on' is versatile and used in various contexts, including time progression, anticipation, and application of substances.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To continue or progress steadily.

Example

As the years roll on, technology continues to advance.

B1Cosmetics

(common)To apply a liquid product using a container with a rotating ball.

Example

She prefers to use roll-on deodorant for its convenience.

B2British English

(informal, idiomatic)To express eagerness for a future event or time.

Example

Roll on the weekend; I can't wait to relax.

C1Slang

(informal)To inform on someone, often under pressure, typically regarding criminal matters.

Example

He decided to roll on his accomplices to get a lighter sentence.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roll on":

roll in roll around roll with roll over roll step roll out roll off roll up press roll slow roll cold roll roll the dice rock up roll bar rolling in it ride along go on roll one's eyes wheel around roller bed rock on play on going on dice roll roll in the hay roll back come on ride out hot rolling wheel out rolling stock hop on run on come along keep on round and round carry on march on get on roll call crack on right on ride down coming on skate on big wheel