roll over

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

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      a rollover jackpot

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

While USC rolled over Georgia Southern last week, holding its offense to just 20 points, the Trojans defense still didn’t look all that sharp against the run.

From Los Angeles Times

After a 92-3 hammering of Samoa, England were unsettled by Australia's intensity and refusal to roll over.

From BBC

Williams and his horse appear to be trampled by other participants before the horse rolls over Williams and rises to its feet.

From Los Angeles Times

The incentive structure is clear: Toe the line and your coffers swell; cross it and a financial juggernaut rolls over you.

From Los Angeles Times

Or the team that rolled over in the two previous games of the series?

From Los Angeles Times

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