Phrase guide

roll on

intj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

intj

Meaning 1

Used to express anticipation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Roll on, summer!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To pass; to go on; to elapse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: especially, intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To continue to move forwards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To load or apply something with a rolling motion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He rolled on some deodorant, threw on a shirt, and ran out the door.
  • He rolled on some paint, slapped up a "wet paint" sign, and called it a day.
  • You don't have to lift this equipment onto the truck, because it rolls right on if you align its casters with those little grooves.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: roll off

5

verb

Meaning 5

To snitch or tattle (on a person or group), to reveal a secret under pressure, usually regarding criminal matters.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang, transitive

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: vivement — expressing anticipation
  • Spanish: pasar — to pass; to go on; to elapse.
  • Spanish: transcurrir — to pass; to go on; to elapse.
  • Spanish: delatar — to snitch or tattle (on a person or group), to reveal a secret under pressure,...