roll down

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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As Jose spoke, Courtney sat next to her mother, listening intently as tears slowly rolled down her face. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Crz Yoga Butterluxe Leggings Finding a pair of leggings that don’t roll down during workouts, aren’t see-through, and offer comfortable stretch is a tall ask, especially when the prices from big-name brands continue to climb into triple digits. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026 View gallery - 10 images In a tiny house scene that's increasingly dominated by larger models suitable for families, the Traveler rolls down another path. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Eddie overestimated the strength of the statue’s material, and to his surprise, the head popped right off the body like a champagne cork, soared through the air, thunked off the ground, and rolled down the hallway. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll down

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“Roll down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20down. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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