rolling

Describes something that moves in a continuous, smooth, or undulating manner; often used to describe landscapes, waves, or sounds.

ruОписывает что-то, что движется непрерывно, плавно или волнообразно; часто используется для описания ландшафтов, волн или звуков.esDescribe algo que se mueve de manera continua, suave o con ondulaciones; se usa a menudo para paisajes, olas o sonidos.frDécrit quelque chose qui se déplace de manière continue, onduleuse ou fluide ; souvent utilisé pour des paysages, des vagues ou des sons.deBezeichnet etwas, das sich kontinuierlich, gleichmäßig oder wellenartig bewegt; wird oft für Landschaften, Wellen, Geräusche oder Bewegungen verwendet.ptDescreve algo que se move de forma contínua, suave ou ondulada; é usado com frequência para falar de paisagens, ondas ou sons.zh形容某物连续、平稳或波浪般地运动；常用于描述地形、波浪或声音。arيصف شيئًا يتحرك بشكل متواصل أو سلس أو على شكل موجات؛ ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف التضاريس أو الأمواج أو الأصوات.

1. Moving by turning over A2 formal

   Describes something that moves by turning over and over on a surface.

   • The rolling ball came to a stop at his feet.
   • She watched the rolling waves crash against the shore.
   • The rolling wheels of the train made a rhythmic sound.

   ruКатящийсяesque rueda, rodantefrQui roule en tournant sur lui-mêmedeRollendptRolantezh滚动的arمتدحرج

   Synonyms: spinningtumblingwhirling

2. Continuous or steady B1 formal

   Happening in a continuous, steady, or gradual manner.

   • The company has a rolling budget that updates every quarter.
   • They have a rolling contract that renews automatically.
   • The rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see.

   ruНепрерывныйesProgresivo/continuofrcontinu, régulier, progressifdeFortlaufendptContínuozh持续的arمستمر ومتواصل

   Synonyms: continuousgradualongoingprogressivesequentialsteadysuccessiveuninterrupted

   Antonyms: brokendiscontinuousintermittentirregularsporadic

3. Rich and full (sound) B2 formal

   Describes a deep, resonant, and continuous sound.

   • The rolling thunder echoed across the valley.
   • He spoke with a rolling baritone voice.
   • The rolling notes of the cello filled the concert hall.

   ruРаскатистыйesRico y pleno (sonido)frRoulant (son grave et plein)deRollendptRessonante e profundozh浑厚圆润arمدوٍّ عميق

   Synonyms: boomingdeepresonantresoundingreverberantrumblingsonorousthunderous

• more rolling comparative form
• most rolling superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to the action, process, or sound of something that rotates, moves, or progresses in a continuous motion, or a series of continuous actions or events.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие, процесс или звук чего-то, что вращается, движется или прогрессирует непрерывным движением, или серию непрерывных действий или событий.esSustantivo que denota la acción, proceso o sonido de algo que gira, se mueve o progresa con un movimiento continuo, o una serie de acciones o eventos continuos.frNom désignant l'action, le processus ou le son de quelque chose qui tourne, avance ou progresse d'un mouvement continu, ou une série d'actions ou d'événements continus.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung, den Vorgang oder das Geräusch bezeichnet, wenn sich etwas dreht, bewegt oder in kontinuierlicher Bewegung voranschreitet, oder eine Folge kontinuierlicher Handlungen oder Ereignisse.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação, o processo ou o som de algo que gira, se move ou avança de forma contínua, ou uma série de ações ou eventos contínuos.zh名词，指物体滚动、旋转或连续移动的动作、过程或声音，也指一连串连续发生的事件或动作。arاسم يدل على فعل أو عملية أو صوت شيء يدور أو يتحرك أو يتقدم في حركة مستمرة، أو على سلسلة من الأفعال أو الأحداث المتواصلة.

1. Act of moving by turning B1 formal

   The action or motion of something that rotates or moves along a surface by turning over and over.

   • The rolling of the ball down the hill was smooth.
   • The rolling of the waves against the shore was hypnotic.
   • The rolling of the dice determined the winner.

   ruКачениеesrodadurafrroulementdeRollenptRolamentozh滚动arتدحرج

   Synonyms: rollrotationspinturningwhirling

2. Continuous motion or progress B2 informal

   A steady, continuous movement or progression, often used in phrases like 'rolling in' or 'rolling out'.

   • The rolling of the credits marked the end of the movie.
   • The rolling of the new software update began last week.
   • The rolling of the crowd through the streets was chaotic.

   ruНепрерывное движениеesProgresión continuafrProgression continuedeFortlaufende BewegungptMovimento contínuozh持续运动arحركة مستمرة

   Synonyms: advancecourseflowprogressprogressionstreamsuccession

• rollings plural form
• rollings' possessive plural form
• rolling's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия перемещения путём переворачивания на поверхности или придания чему-либо цилиндрической формы.esVerbo que designa la acción de moverse dando vueltas sobre una superficie o de dar forma cilíndrica a algo, así como hacer girar un objeto sobre sí mismo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se déplacer en tournant sur une surface ou de donner à quelque chose une forme cylindrique.deVerb, das eine Bewegung durch Drehen oder Wälzen auf einer Oberfläche bezeichnet oder das Formen von etwas zu einer zylindrischen Gestalt.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de mover algo virando sobre uma superfície ou de dar a algo uma forma cilíndrica.zh动词，表示在表面上翻转移动，或使某物呈圆柱形、卷起来。arفعل يدل على الانتقال بالتدحرج على سطح، أو إعطاء الشيء شكلاً أسطوانياً بلفّه، أو تحريكه دورانيًا.

1. Move by turning A1 formal

   To move by turning over and over on a surface.

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

   ruКатить(ся)esrodarfrroulerdeSich wälzenptRolarzh滚动arالتدحرج

   Synonyms: bowlrevolvesomersaultspintumble

2. Form into a shape A2 formal

   To form something into a cylindrical or rounded shape.

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

   ruСворачиватьesEnrollarfrrouler (en forme)deFormen in eine runde FormptDar forma arredondadazh滚成圆形arلفّ على شكل أسطواني أو دائري

   Synonyms: ballcoilcurlfurltwistwindwrap

   Antonyms: flattenspreadstraightenstretchunroll

3. Move on wheels A2 formal

   To move or be moved on wheels or rollers.

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

   ruКатитьesrodarfrroulerdeRollenptRolarzh滚动arدحرجة

   Synonyms: trundlewheel

4. Start functioning B1 informal

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

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

   ruЗапуститьesempezar a funcionarfrse mettre en marchedeIn Gang kommenptEntrar em funcionamentozh启动arبدء التشغيل

   Synonyms: begincommenceget goinglaunchset in motionstartstart up

   Antonyms: ceaseendhaltstop

• rolled past participle
• rolled past simple
• rolling present participle
• rolls third person singular

Phrasal variants: roll aroundroll downroll inroll offroll outroll overroll up