Roll onto Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
ROHL-ON-too, ROHL-AWN-too
ɹˈəʊl/ /ˈɒntʊ
rohll-ON-tuh
Definition
To move onto something by rotating or turning over, usually smoothly and without lifting yourself off the surface.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for physical actions, especially about bodies, balls, or objects on surfaces. Often followed by a surface ('roll onto the floor'). Informal and neutral. Not used for vehicles (use 'drive onto').
Spanish: rodar sobre - girar sobrePortuguese (BR): rolar sobrePortuguese (PT): rebolar para cima de - rolar sobreChinese (Simplified): 滚到...上Chinese (Traditional): 滾到...上Hindi: पर लुढ़कनाArabic: يتدحرج علىBengali: গড়িয়ে চলে যাওয়া - গড়িয়ে পড়া (উপরের দিকে)Russian: перекатиться наJapanese: 転がって〜に移るVietnamese: lăn lênKorean: 구르다 (위로) - 몸을 굴리다Turkish: yuvarlanmak (üzerine)Urdu: لُڑھک کر پہنچنا (اوپر)Indonesian: berguling ke atas
Example Sentences
The baby tried to roll onto her stomach.
basic
The ball rolled onto the road.
basic
He rolled onto his back to look at the sky.
basic
I woke up and rolled onto my side to check my phone.
natural
The cat lazily rolled onto the warm blanket and started purring.
natural
Just roll onto your stomach during the massage if you prefer.
natural