roll over
Britishverb
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(intr) to overturn
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See roll
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slang to surrender
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(tr) to allow (a loan, prize, etc) to continue in force for a further period
noun
Example Sentences
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However, if softness in private-credit names deepens and financials start to roll over, that would be a broader cause for concern.
From Barron's
When tech stocks peaked in March 2000, the broad market rolled over.
From Barron's
He lay down on the ground and rolled over and over.
From Literature
“Section 122 was designed as a temporary tool to address emergency balance of payments issues and would likely face further legal challenges if rolled over repeatedly,” he added.
From Barron's
When you rolled over, you could watch sea horses and shells and the open jaws of the giant clams with polka-dot fish racing through them.
From Literature
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