roll up

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Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To form something into a cylindrical shape by folding or winding it around itself.
    • To close something, particularly a car window, by raising it.
    • To gather or accumulate something into a collection or sum.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To arrive at a place, often in a vehicle, in a noticeable or casual manner.
    • To exhibit specific properties when being formed into a roll.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb (transitive - to form a cylinder):
    • Please roll up the poster so it doesn't get torn.
    • He rolled up the sleeping bag after the camping trip.
  • Verb (transitive - to close a window):
    • It's getting cold; could you roll up your window?
    • She rolled up the car window to block out the street noise.
  • Verb (transitive - to gather together):
    • He managed to roll up a significant amount of savings.
    • The campaign rolled up a lot of support from the community.
  • Verb (intransitive - to arrive):
    • He finally rolled up to the party an hour late.
    • A fancy car rolled up to the curb.
  • Verb (intransitive - to show rolling properties):
    • This fabric rolls up neatly for storage.
    • The dough rolls up easily when it's properly kneaded.
Advanced Usage
  • "to roll up one's sleeves": To prepare for hard work.
    • It's time to roll up our sleeves and get this project finished.
  • Used in imperative form to invite someone to approach or join, often at an event or stall.
    • Roll up, roll up! See the amazing magic show!
Variants and Related Words
  • Rolled-up (adjective): Having been formed into a roll.
    • He was carrying a rolled-up newspaper.
  • Roll-up (noun): A type of cigarette made by hand; also, a summary or composite document.
    • He smokes roll-ups. (Note: This is a compound noun, not the verb phrase 'roll up').
Synonyms
  • Wind up: To coil something.
  • Bundle up: To gather things into a bundle.
  • Amass: To gather or accumulate.
  • Pull up: To arrive (for a vehicle).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Roll up to: To arrive at a specific location.
    • They rolled up to the venue in style.
  • Roll up with: To arrive accompanied by someone or something.
    • He rolled up with a group of friends.
Related Idioms
  • Roll up one's sleeves: As above, to prepare for hard, practical work.
  • A roll-up: (Informal, Australian/NZ) A meeting or social gathering.
    • We're having a bit of a roll-up at my place tonight. (Note: This is a compound noun idiom).
Verb
  1. show certain properties when being rolled
    • The carpet rolls unevenly
    • dried-out tobacco rolls badly
  2. form a cylinder by rolling
    • roll up a banner
  3. close (a car window) by causing it to move up, as with a handle
    • she rolled up the window when it started to rain
  4. make into a bundle
    • he bundled up his few possessions
  5. arrive in a vehicle: "He rolled up in a black Mercedes"
  6. get or gather together
    • I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
    • She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
    • She rolled up a small fortune
  7. form into a cylinder by rolling
    • Roll up the cloth

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