roll over

verb

1. intr to overturn
2. See roll
3. slang.
   to surrender
4. tr to allow (a loan, prize, etc) to continue in force for a further period

noun

1. 1. an instance of such continuance of a loan, prize, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      a rollover jackpot

Idioms and Phrases

Reinvest profits from one investment back into that investment or into another, as in Our broker advised us to roll over the proceeds into a tax shelter . [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

"Credit where credit is due, they have a great set piece, but I am not just going to roll over and let them have it."

From BBC

To avoid that, your wife would need to take her first RMD from the old plan before Dec. 31 and then roll over the rest.

From Los Angeles Times

The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a dirt berm, causing the car to roll over several times, the station reported.

From Los Angeles Times

The arrangement was rolled over and is set to expire in 2036.

From BBC

Four firefighters who had been battling the Airport fire remained hospitalized after their vehicle rolled over on State Route 241.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abandon
• capitulate
• cede
• commit
• concede
• give in
• hand over
• leave
• quit
• relinquish
• renounce
• submit
• succumb
• waive
• yield