rolling

1 of 2

roll·​ing ˈrō-liŋ 

present participle of roll

rolling

2 of 2

adjective

: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline : continually adjustable through a period of time to provide flexibility for individual circumstances

De Blasio's spokesman Wiley Norvell said the city is encouraging families to sign up their kids by June 26, although there is a rolling deadline until Oct. 1. The sooner families apply, he said, the better chance they'll secure the seat they want.

—Matthew Chayes

Many law school use a rolling admissions process, meaning they evaluate applications as they come in and release admissions decisions, one by one.

—Ilana Kowarski

The Delaware Aglands Foundation Board announced it will institute a rolling application process for its Young Farmer Loan Program to offer young farmers more flexibility in acquiring a farm.

—The Dover Post

Examples of rolling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Tesla has issued 2 recalls for FSD (including the rolling stop) and one for Autopilot. —Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

This rolling globe system is perfect for quiet spaces like hospitals and retail stores, where noise can be disruptive. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025

With its rolling hills, shady live oaks, and thriving equestrian scene, Ocala already has bucolic appeal. —Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 May 2025

This rolling pet camera has the best of intentions, but the sometimes glitchy app makes the combo pet camera/toy/feeder a little unpredictable. —Molly Higgins, Wired News, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1959, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rolling

• eye rolling
• get rolling
• get/set/start the ball rolling
• keep the ball rolling
• rolling boil
• rolling hitch
• rolling in (something)
• rolling in (the) dough
• rolling mill
• rolling pin
• rolling stock

Rhymes for rolling

• bowling
• coaling
• doling
• growling
• holing
• poling
• polling
• scrolling
• shoaling
• strolling
• tolling
• trolling

Kids Definition

rolling

adjective

roll·​ing

: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline

rolling admissions