Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

roll with

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables: rol-l with
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To handle and accept (something, especially an inconvenience or setback).

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To spend time (with someone); to be someone's companion or part of a crew with someone or with a gang.

Informal; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: deal with"
"We asked him to do his best to roll with all these changes as the company revamps its approach."
"John has been rolling with Billy and Steve for years."
"He rolls with the Crips."

Etymology

Involving the figurative notion extended from rolling with the punches (i.e., moving in accord with them to lessen the blow).

Usage

Inflected Forms

rolls with (present, singular) rolling with (participle, present) rolled with (participle, past) rolled with (past)

Phrases

roll with it roll with the punches let's roll roll up road dog

Frequently Paired Words

roll with it roll with the punches let's roll roll up road dog

Synonyms

deal with hang with hang out with

Questions

What does roll with mean?: To handle and accept (something, especially an inconvenience or setback).
Where does roll with come from?: Involving the figurative notion extended from rolling with the punches (i.e., moving in accord with them to lessen the blow).

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