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roll with en · VERB · etymology 1

Etymology

Involving the figurative notion extended from rolling with the punches (i.e., moving in accord with them to lessen the blow).

Meanings

1. (informal, transitive) To handle and accept (something, especially an inconvenience or setback).
   • Near-synonym: deal with
   • We asked him to do his best to roll with all these changes as the company revamps its approach.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
rolled with	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
rolled with	Tense=Past		lexicographic
rolling with	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
rolls with	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic

Relateds

roll with the punches · roll with it

Synonyms

deal with

roll with en · VERB · etymology 2

Etymology

Involving the figurative notion of rolling as in traveling, rolling up, etc.

Meanings

1. (informal, qualifier:especially African-American Vernacular, transitive) To spend time (with someone); to be someone's companion or part of a crew with someone or with a gang.
   • He rolls with the Crips.
   • John has been rolling with Billy and Steve for years.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
rolls with	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
rolling with	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
rolled with	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
rolled with	Tense=Past		lexicographic

Relateds

road dog · let's roll · roll up

Synonyms

hang with · hang out with