roll in

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roll in

vb (mainly intr)

1. (adverb) to arrive in abundance or in large numbers

2. (adverb) Informal to arrive at one's destination

3. (preposition) Informal to abound or luxuriate in (wealth, money, etc.)

4. (Team Sports / Hockey (Field & Ice)) (adverb; also tr) Hockey to return (the ball) to play after it has crossed the touchline

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Verb

roll in - pour or flow in a steady stream; "mist rolled in from the sea"; "tourists rolled in from the neighboring countryside"

appear - come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon"

Translations

? roll in

vi → hereinrollen; (letters, money, contributions, suggestions) → hereinströmen; (inf, person) → eintrudeln (inf)

vt sep barrel, trolley → hereinrollen

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