Roll along Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
ROHL-uh-LAWNG
ɹˈəʊl/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
RUHL-uh-LONG
Definition
To move forward smoothly, often by turning over and over; also used to describe something (like a process or event) that continues steadily or without problems.
Usage & Nuances
Can describe literal movement (wheels, balls) or, informally, ongoing activities or progress. Often used with a sense of steady, easy movement ('just roll along'). Less formal than 'proceed'. Not for sudden or jerky movement.
Spanish: avanzar - rodar adelantePortuguese (BR): avançar - rolar adiantePortuguese (PT): avançar - rolar para a frenteChinese (Simplified): 顺利进行 - 向前滚动Chinese (Traditional): 順利進行 - 向前滾動Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - लुढ़कते रहनाArabic: يتقدم بسلاسة - يتدحرج إلى الأمامBengali: গড়িয়ে চলা - এগিয়ে চলা (ক্রমাগতভাবে)Russian: катиться - идти своим чередомJapanese: 転がる - 順調に進むVietnamese: lăn đi - diễn ra suôn sẻKorean: 굴러가다 - 순조롭게 진행되다Turkish: yuvarlanmak - akıp gitmekUrdu: رواں دواں رہنا - آگے بڑھناIndonesian: bergulir - berjalan lancar
Example Sentences
The ball rolls along the ground.
basic
The train rolls along the tracks.
basic
The project will roll along smoothly if we work together.
basic
After a slow start, things really began to roll along.
natural
We just let the day roll along and enjoyed ourselves.
natural
Let’s just roll along and see where the path takes us.
natural