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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With tears rolling down her face, the 23-year-old addressed the French Open crowd after reaching the first grand slam semifinal of her career, dedicating her achievement to the people of Ukraine who continue to face an uncertain future amid the war with Russia. Ben Church, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 Better yet, the dress can also be rolled down into a skirt. Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Blood is rolling down the shins of Mitchell Hooper. James Billot, Washington Post, 28 May 2026 Chicago police say Cho was driving 18-year-old Damarion Johnson last Thursday night on Homan just north of Garfield Park, when a grey SUV pulled up next to them, a man rolled down a passenger window and fired shots—killing Cho and Johnson. Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 12 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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