roll down

phrasal verb

rolled down; rolling down; rolls down

: to move (something) down especially by turning a handle

She rolled down the car window.

: to unfold the edge of (something, such as a shirt sleeve or pants leg) to make it longer

He rolled down his sleeves.

Examples of roll down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Now, more than 150 years since the tracks were laid, wheels are once again rolling down them in Erie—only, this time, they’re not attached to a heavy locomotive. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2024 Amazon’s huge collection includes breathable and comfy options that won’t roll down or dig in. —

Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 June 2024 Two planes nearly collided with each other on a runway at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai after one flight landed while the other one was still rolling down the runway on June 8. —

Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 10 June 2024 Tens of thousands of peaceful marchers in each location appeared shocked to encounter M1 Abrams tanks rolling down city streets to block their paths with tear gas, flash grenades, and rubber bullets. —

Mark Green, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for roll down

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