roll down
phrasal verb
rolled down; rolling down; rolls down
1
: to move (something) down especially by turning a handle
She rolled down the car window.
2
: to unfold the edge of (something, such as a shirt sleeve or pants leg) to make it longer
He rolled down his sleeves.
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JoyLab Mid-Rise Foldover Wide-Leg Pants The pants feature a foldover waistband that can be worn flipped up or rolled down, allowing for a high-rise fit.
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Pulling up alongside the minivan Schuler and Quentin sat in, the owner of the BMW rolled down his window, and Schuler did the same.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
The vehicle rolled down a hill and landed on its roof.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The 60th annual Poway Rotary Parade rolled down Poway Road on Saturday with a wide assortment of participants.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Pulling up alongside the minivan Schuler and Quentin sat in, the owner of the BMW rolled down his window, and Schuler did the same.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
The vehicle rolled down a hill and landed on its roof.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The 60th annual Poway Rotary Parade rolled down Poway Road on Saturday with a wide assortment of participants.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Roll down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20down. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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