roll over

British  

verb

1. (intr) to overturn

2. See roll

3. slang to surrender

4. (tr) to allow (a loan, prize, etc) to continue in force for a further period

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noun

1. 1. an instance of such continuance of a loan, prize, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      a rollover jackpot

roll over Idioms  

1. Reinvest profits from one investment back into that investment or into another, as in Our broker advised us to roll over the proceeds into a tax shelter. [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

Some of those investors are expected to roll over to the larger Paramount-Warner Bros. when that merger is complete.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

It’s a risk, especially when consumers roll over that amount into the loan for their next car, which makes the negative-equity problem worse by making the new loan larger.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

But this particular stalemate was viewed as a significant step forward internally, after dogged Newcastle refused to roll over, as they had previously, in north London.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Ten-year yields are just starting to roll over as daily momentum flips negative.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

I roll over, reaching for the bed warmer's rubber handle to pull it closer, but it's cold.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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