How to Pronounce "roll up on"
expression
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ROHL-uhp-AHN or ROHL-uhp-AWN
ɹˈəʊl/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
ruhl-UHP-ON
Definition
To approach someone, usually by car or motorcycle, often suddenly or unexpectedly. Common in informal speech, especially in urban slang.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈəʊl/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHL-uhp-AHN or ROHL-uhp-AWN
UK
ruhl-UHP-ON
Listen in Context
A car rolled up on us while we were walking home.
Three guys rolled up on the store late at night.
Don't be scared if someone rolls up on you and asks for directions.
He just rolled up on me out of nowhere and started talking.