roll in

To keep arriving in large amounts or numbers.

• The money keeps rolling in.
• Orders rolled in after the advertisement appeared.
• Donations have been rolling in all week.

Similar words: pour in, flood in

Common phrases: roll in steadily, roll in continuously

To arrive in a relaxed way, often later than expected.

• He rolled in late again.
• She rolled in after midnight and went straight to bed.
• What time did everyone finally roll in?

Similar words: turn up, show up

Common phrases: roll in late, roll in casually

To arrive at a station or railway yard, usually moving slowly.

• The train rolled in slowly.
• Passengers stood up as we rolled in at the station.
• The freight train rolled in just before dawn.

How to use it: roll in at a time (The train rolled in at ten o’clock.)

Similar words: arrive, pull in

Opposites: depart

Common phrases: roll in slowly, roll in at noon

To hit a ball gently so that it goes into a pocket in snooker or pool.

• He rolled the red in.
• She rolled in the black with a gentle touch.
• Can you roll that ball in without moving the others?

How to use it: roll a ball in (She rolled the red in and lined up her next shot.)

Similar words: pot gently

Common phrases: roll something in, roll in something