roll over

motion finance computing idiom

The phrase 'roll over' can describe physical movement, financial actions, computing processes, and idiomatic expressions indicating defeat or compliance.

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Definition

A2General

(common)To turn or move from one side to another, typically while lying down.

Example

The dog rolled over on command.
She rolled over in bed to reach for her phone.

B2Finance

(technical)To extend the maturity of a financial instrument by replacing it with a new one or reinvesting funds into a similar investment.

Example

The investor decided to roll over the maturing bonds into new ones.
He rolled over his 401(k) into an IRA.

B1Computing

(technical)To move the cursor over an item on a screen, often triggering an action.

Example

When you roll over the icon, a tooltip appears.
The button changes color when you roll over it.

B2Idiomatic

(informal)To be easily defeated or to give up without resistance.

Example

The team just rolled over in the second half of the game.
Don't expect them to roll over without a fight.

Similar

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

roll around roll in roll on roll step roll with roll out roll off turn over flip over roll bar roll up roll back slow roll roll the dice cold roll press roll throw over double over wheel around rolling in it roll one's eyes barrel roll fall over dice roll do over turn turtle lay over flick over rock up roll in the hay carry over death roll row back knock over lay down wheel out work over lay back put over run over step over walk over go over