roll up

verb

rolled up; rolling up; rolls up

transitive verb

: to increase or acquire by successive accumulations : accumulate

rolled up a large majority

intransitive verb

1

: to become larger by successive accumulations

2

: to arrive in a vehicle

celebrities rolling up in limousines

Synonyms of roll up

• increase
• rise
• accelerate
• swell
• expand

Examples of roll up in a Sentence

ticket sales are expected to roll up as the date of the concert nears

Recent Examples on the Web

The tent rolls up to a size of roughly 11 x 4 in (28 x 10 cm) for packing. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

The relaxed-fit blouse features a curved layered hem with side slits and quarter-length sleeves that can be rolled up or worn down. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

The company would roll up channels like MTV and TNT that were once Viacom and Turner powerhouses. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2026

For this look, King rolled up the ends of her braids into a spiral to add texture and weight to her style. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Rhymes for roll up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

roll up

verb

: to build up by many additions one after the other

the winning candidate rolled up a large majority

Legal Definition

rollup

noun

roll·​up

ˈrōl-ˌəp

: limited partnership rollup transaction