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