to roll; to accumulate gradually; to continue in cycles
Meanings
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to roll; to rotate while moving
Describes the physical motion of objects like balls, wheels, or cylinders.
The rubber ball rolled down the hillside.
The wheels rolled with difficulty on the muddy ground.
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He rolled the beer barrel into the warehouse.
verb
to accumulate gradually; to roll over (finance); to compound
Often used in financial, business, or development contexts to describe growth through reinvestment or accumulation.
The company uses its profits for rolling development.
The faster the capital rolls over, the higher the returns.
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Their savings grow through the rolling effect of compound interest.
verb
to broadcast/play in cycles; to continue in succession; to run continuously
Commonly used for media content like TV shows, news updates, or announcements that are repeated or ongoing.
The TV station is broadcasting the latest disaster news in a rolling cycle.
Flight information scrolls continuously on the airport's big screen.
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This song has been cycling on the charts for several weeks.