roll on

verb

Definitions

  1. To pass

    To pass; to go on; to elapse.

  2. To continue to move forwards.

    • England roll on to a meeting with Samoa in Northampton next weekend, while the presence of the United States, and Maher, in the knockout stages is likely to depend on them being able to upset Australia in York on 30 August.
  3. To load or apply something with a rolling motion.

    • 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.
  4. + 2 more definitions
    1. To snitch or tattle (on a person or group), to reveal a secret under pressure, usually…

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

    2. Used to express anticipation

      • Roll on, summer!

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