roll up
The term "roll up" is versatile, used in various contexts ranging from physical actions to informal expressions of arrival.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To arrive or show up at a place, often in a vehicle.
Example
- He rolled up to the party in a flashy car.
- They rolled up just as the event was starting.
B1Physical Actions
(general)To fold or wrap something into a cylindrical shape.
Example
- She rolled up the poster for easy transport.
- He rolled up his sleeves before starting work.
C1Business
(technical)To consolidate or merge multiple companies into a single entity.
Example
- The investor decided to roll up several smaller firms into one large corporation.
B2Roleplaying Games
(technical, hobby)To create a character by rolling dice.
Example
- I need to roll up a new character for the campaign tonight.
B1Street Vendors
(colloquial)A call to attract the attention of potential buyers.
Example
- Roll up, roll up! Get your fresh fruit here!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roll up":
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