roll-off

[rohl-awf, -of]

noun

1. Electronics.,  the rate of loss or attenuation of a signal beyond a certain frequency.

2. Aeronautics.,  the tendency of an airplane to lower one wing under varying conditions of flight.

roll off

verb

1. (intr, adverb) electronics to exhibit gradually reduced response at the upper or lower ends of the working frequency range

Word History and Origins

Origin of roll off¹

Noun use of verb phrase roll off

Example Sentences

Stena line operates a twice daily roll-on roll-off ferry service between Fishguard and Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC

They are roll-on/roll-off vessels that can carry vehicles.

From BBC

"The consequences of the 2024 elections will change the landscape of freedoms and rights for tens of millions of Americans — the stakes couldn’t be higher. But there’s still a critical window to overcome the challenges posed by ballot roll-off," the memo said, referring to the tendency of some voters to "roll off" the rest of the ballot after filling out the races near the top.

From Salon

The two sides are fighting over a six-year master contract that covers about 25,000 port workers employed in container and roll-on/roll-off operations, according to the US Maritime Alliance, known as USMX, which represents shipping firms, port associations and marine terminal operators.

From BBC

Shippers might opt to go with them because they can handle roll-on/roll-off ships — as Baltimore could — which are designed to carry cars, trucks, buses, trailers and other vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times