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roll up

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To make something into a particular shape.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

rohluhp

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹoʊˈlʌp

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.

  2. Arrive in a vehicle: "He rolled up in a black Mercedes"

  3. intransitive

    To arrive by vehicle, usually by car.

  4. transitive

    To pack up into a bundle or bindle.

  5. Make into a bundle

  6. transitive

    To raise (a car window, rolling door, or rolling security barrier).

noun

  1. A kind of food made by wrapping ingredients in another food, e.g. fajitas.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.

Used this way, roll up is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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