Get rolling Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To start an activity or process, especially after a delay; to begin moving forward with something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational. Often used when motivating a group to begin or resume an activity. Common in phrases like 'let’s get rolling'. Similar to 'get started'. Not used for physical rolling objects.
Spanish: empezar - ponerse en marchaPortuguese (BR): começar - pôr em andamentoPortuguese (PT): começar - pôr em marchaChinese (Simplified): 开始 - 着手Chinese (Traditional): 開始 - 著手Hindi: शुरू करना - आगे बढ़नाArabic: نبدأ - ننطلقBengali: শুরু করা - এগিয়ে চলাRussian: начать - приступитьJapanese: 始める - 取りかかるVietnamese: bắt đầu - khởi độngKorean: 시작하다 - 본격적으로 하다Turkish: başlamak - işe koyulmakUrdu: شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai - mulai bergerak
Example Sentences
We took a break, but now it’s time to get rolling again.
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The sooner we get rolling, the sooner we finish.
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Let’s get rolling on our homework.
basic
It’s time to get rolling with the meeting.
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We need to get rolling on this project soon.
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If everyone’s ready, let’s get rolling!
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