roll·over
ˈrōl-ˌō-vər 
1
: the act or process of rolling over
2
: a motor vehicle accident in which the vehicle overturns
rolled over; rolling over; rolls over
1
a
: to defer payment of (an obligation)
b
: to renegotiate the terms of (a financial agreement)
2
: to place (invested funds) in a new investment of the same kind
roll over IRA funds
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Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
In the wake of last month’s rollover car accident and DUI charge, the five-time Masters winner has stepped away from golf indefinitely and reportedly could be receiving treatment in Switzerland for an addiction to painkillers.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Other firms’ involvement with the launch will be limited to rolling over the accounts to their platforms, a Treasury spokesperson confirmed to Semafor.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Woods, prone in recent years to appearing in unfortunate headlines, is of course Woods seeking treatment following his March 27 arrest for suspicion of driving while impaired during a rollover car crash.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
In the wake of last month’s rollover car accident and DUI charge, the five-time Masters winner has stepped away from golf indefinitely and reportedly could be receiving treatment in Switzerland for an addiction to painkillers.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to the lawsuit, Aimco wanted to completely cash out at the time, but IQHQ pressured the company to roll over its shares into the new entity with the same false promises.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Other firms’ involvement with the launch will be limited to rolling over the accounts to their platforms, a Treasury spokesperson confirmed to Semafor.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Rollover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollover. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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rollover
1 of 2 noun
roll·over
ˈrōl-ˌō-vər
: the act or process of rolling over
roll over
2 of 2 transitive verb1
a
: to defer payment of (an obligation)
b
: to renegotiate the terms of (a financial agreement)
2
: to place (invested funds) in a new investment of the same kind
roll over IRA funds
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