rolling

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. happening in stages or continuing over a period of time rather than all at once.

adj. occurring in a staggered or continuous sequence; often used for schedules or financial periods that reset regularly.

“The city introduced rolling blackouts to save electricity during the heatwave.”

“The company operates on a rolling contract basis, allowing for monthly renewals rather than a fixed annual commitment.”

C1 · Advanced Informal · Slang

adj. having a lot of money; a shorter way of saying 'rolling in it'.

adj. an elliptical use of the phrase 'rolling in it', signifying extreme wealth or financial abundance.

“He just won the lottery, so now he is absolutely rolling.”

“After the successful IPO of her tech startup, she found herself rolling, with more capital than she knew how to manage.”

C2 · Proficiency Slang

adj. feeling the effects of the drug MDMA (ecstasy).

adj. experiencing the peak effects of MDMA, typically characterised by euphoria and physical sensations.

“The music was loud and the lights were bright, and he realized he was rolling.”

“The medical tent was prepared to assist festival-goers who were rolling too hard and experiencing dehydration or anxiety.”

A2 · Elementary

v. the action of moving by turning over and over or using wheels.

v. the present participle of 'roll', describing motion through rotation or the use of wheels.

“The ball went rolling across the grass and into the pond.”

“The heavy boulders came rolling down the mountainside after the earthquake, blocking the main access road to the village.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of making something into a tube or moving it by turning.

n. the action or process of flattening, shaping, or moving something through rotation.

“The rolling of the dough is the most important part of making a pizza.”

“The industrial rolling of steel requires immense pressure and precise temperature control to ensure the sheets are of uniform thickness.”