roll down
verb
rolled down; rolling down; rolls down
1
: to move (something) down especially by turning a handle
She rolled down the car window.
2
: to unfold the edge of (something, such as a shirt sleeve or pants leg) to make it longer
He rolled down his sleeves.
Examples of roll down in a Sentence
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Parisians have taken to sticking aluminum foil to their windows to reflect sunlight, rolling down their window shutters and living in utter darkness, and forgoing any meals that require turning on the stove or oven.
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Jessica Roy,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
Do not leave your pet in a hot car ever, even with windows rolled down.
—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Quickly cool down your car interior Start the cool-down process by rolling down the passenger window and fanning the driver’s side door 8 to 10 times to push the hot air out.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Quite a few people were partying on the buses slowly rolling down Grand Boulevard, including Mayor Quinton Lucas.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Jessica Roy,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
Do not leave your pet in a hot car ever, even with windows rolled down.
—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Quickly cool down your car interior Start the cool-down process by rolling down the passenger window and fanning the driver’s side door 8 to 10 times to push the hot air out.
—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Quite a few people were partying on the buses slowly rolling down Grand Boulevard, including Mayor Quinton Lucas.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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“Roll down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20down. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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