English Reference
Idiom idiom

roar on


To cheer loudly for.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The fans roar on their team during every home game.

CONTEXTUAL

Thousands of supporters filled the stadium to roar on the runners as they approached the final lap.

COMPLEX

As the underdog athlete surged ahead in the final stretch, the crowd rose in unison to roar on their champion toward an improbable victory.


Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    roar back

    To suddenly become active, powerful or functional after a period of decline.

Last updated August 10, 2026