roll

• Ein Substantiv, das einen zylindrischen Gegenstand oder eine gerollte Form bezeichnet, oft für Lebensmittel wie Brot oder Brötchen, oder für eine Liste von Namen.

A noun referring to a cylindrical object or shape, often used for food items like bread or for a list of names.

1. Cylindrical objectA2formal

   A piece of something that has been rolled into a cylindrical shape.

   Rolle

   • She bought a roll of wrapping paper.
   • He used a roll of tape to seal the box.
   • The carpet was delivered in a large roll.

   Synonymebalecoilcylinderreelscrollspooltube

2. A1formal

   A small, often round piece of bread, usually eaten as part of a meal.

   Brötchen

   • I had a ham and cheese roll for lunch.
   • The bakery sells fresh bread rolls every morning.
   • She buttered her roll before eating it.

   Synonymebapbarmbatchbuncob

3. B1formal

   An official list of names, especially of people present or enrolled.

   Liste

   • The teacher called the roll at the start of class.
   • His name was added to the roll of honor.
   • The electoral roll is updated before each election.

   Synonymedirectoryenrollmentlistmusterregisterroster

4. B1informal

   A rolling movement or action, such as a somersault or a turn.

   Rollen

   • The gymnast performed a perfect forward roll.
   • The dog did a roll in the grass.
   • He took a roll down the hill for fun.

   Synonymefliprevolutionrotationsomersaultspintumbleturntwirl

   Antonymereststillness

• Verb, das eine Bewegung durch Drehen oder Wälzen auf einer Oberfläche bezeichnet oder das Formen von etwas zu einer zylindrischen Gestalt.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving by turning over and over on a surface, or to form something into a cylindrical shape.

1. A1formal

   To move by turning over and over on a surface.

   Sich wälzen

   • The ball rolled down the hill.
   • She rolled the dough into a thin sheet.
   • He rolled the dice and got a six.

   Synonymebowlrevolvesomersaultspintumble

2. Form into a shapeA2formal

   To form something into a cylindrical or rounded shape.

   Formen in eine runde Form

   • She rolled the paper into a tube.
   • He rolled the carpet up and stored it.
   • They rolled the sleeping bags tightly.

   Synonymeballcoilcurlfurltwistwindwrap

   Antonymeflattenspreadstraightenstretchunroll

3. Move on wheelsA2formal

   To move or be moved on wheels or rollers.

   Rollen

   • The car rolled slowly into the garage.
   • She rolled the suitcase behind her.
   • The truck rolled along the highway.

   Synonymetrundlewheel

4. Start functioningB1informal

   To begin operating or functioning, especially in a gradual way.

   In Gang kommen

   • The cameras started to roll for the movie scene.
   • Let's get this project rolling.
   • The production line is rolling again after the break.

   Synonymebegincommenceget goinglaunchset in motionstartstart up

   Antonymeceaseendhaltstop

Phrasal-Variantenroll aroundroll downroll inroll offroll outroll overroll up