roll down

phrasal 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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On one run riders sit in inner tubes which spin dizzyingly down a small slope whilst more adventurous guests can roll down it in a giant hamster ball. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 And don't leave your dog in the car, even with the window rolled down—cracking the windows only keeps the car a few degrees cooler. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025 Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024 Billy [played by Zach Galligan] ran into the foyer of his house, and his mom’s head came rolling down the stairs. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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