Under one roof Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈəndɝ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf

UN-der WUN ROOF

UK

ˈʌndɐ/ /wˈɒn/ /ɹˈuːf

UN-duh wun ROOF

Definition

When people or things are in the same building, place, or organization together. It is often used to describe everything being available or everyone living or gathering at the same place.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal or neutral. Used for families living together, companies offering many services in one place ('all under one roof'), or events gathering various people/components in a single location.

• Spanish: bajo un mismo techo
• Portuguese (BR): sob o mesmo teto
• Portuguese (PT): debaixo do mesmo teto
• Chinese (Simplified): 在同一个屋檐下
• Chinese (Traditional): 在同一個屋簷下
• Hindi: एक ही छत के नीचे
• Arabic: تحت سقف واحد
• Bengali: একই ছাদের নিচে
• Russian: под одной крышей
• Japanese: 同じ屋根の下で
• Vietnamese: dưới một mái nhà
• Korean: 한 지붕 아래
• Turkish: aynı çatı altında
• Urdu: ایک ہی چھت کے نیچے
• Indonesian: di bawah satu atap

Example Sentences

We all live under one roof.

basic

The store offers everything under one roof.

basic

All departments are now under one roof.

basic

It’s easier to manage when everyone’s under one roof.

natural

The wedding brought the whole family under one roof again.

natural

They finally got all three businesses under one roof.

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