roll up
verb
rolled up; rolling up; rolls up
: to increase or acquire by successive accumulations : accumulate
rolled up a large majority
1
: to become larger by successive accumulations
2
: to arrive in a vehicle
celebrities rolling up in limousines
Examples of roll up in a Sentence
ticket sales are expected to roll up as the date of the concert nears
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Despite the warning, Garcia’s orders never changed, and McIndoe spent a couple hours or so that morning rolling up hose lines.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
These pairs offer a full range of motion, UPF sun protection, and the versatility to roll up, zip off, and head straight from trail to town.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
The materials were rolled up and compressed and in a plastic wrap.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
In his deposition, Pike described at least five areas still actively smoking as crews were rolling up hoses to leave the Lachman Fire.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
These pairs offer a full range of motion, UPF sun protection, and the versatility to roll up, zip off, and head straight from trail to town.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
The materials were rolled up and compressed and in a plastic wrap.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
In his deposition, Pike described at least five areas still actively smoking as crews were rolling up hoses to leave the Lachman Fire.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20up. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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