roll about
Third Person
rolls about
Present Participle
rolling about
Past Tense
rolled about
Past Participle
rolled about
1
to happen again, especially in a repeated manner
- After resolving the issue, it seemed the same problems would roll about periodically.
- Economic downturns tend to make uncertainties roll about in the business world.
2
to laugh uncontrollably about something
- The comedian's joke was so hilarious that the entire audience began to roll about with laughter.
- The comedian's stand-up routine had the entire theater rolling about with laughter from start to finish.
- The amusing cat video on the internet made people of all ages roll about in laughter.
- The unexpected prank made everyone in the room roll about with amusement.
- The unexpected punchline of the joke made the entire room roll about in uncontrollable laughter.
3
to move in a rolling and aimless manner around a place or object
- The tumbleweed rolled about the deserted street, driven by the wind.
- The marbles rolled about in the jar as I carried it.
- The loose balls rolled about the basketball court after the game.
- The logs in the river began to roll about with the current, making navigation challenging for the canoeists.
- After the party, the empty cans rolled about the floor.
4
to move someone or something back and forth or all around a place or object
- He decided to roll about the new chair in his room to find the best position for it.
- The children were excited to roll about in the snow during their winter vacation.
- We rolled the logs about the yard, rearranging them to build a sturdy fire pit.
- She rolled the dough about on the table, spreading it evenly with a rolling pin.
- The boat rolled about in the rough waters, making the passengers feel seasick.