roll with
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English
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]Involving the figurative notion extended from rolling with the punches (i.e., moving in accord with them to lessen the blow).
Verb
[edit]roll with (third-person singular simple present rolls with, present participle rolling with, simple past and past participle rolled with)
- (transitive, informal) To handle and accept (something, especially an inconvenience or setback).
- Near-synonym: deal with
- We asked him to do his best to roll with all these changes as the company revamps its approach.
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[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]Involving the figurative notion of rolling as in traveling, rolling up, etc.
Verb
[edit]roll with (third-person singular simple present rolls with, present participle rolling with, simple past and past participle rolled with)
- (transitive, informal, especially African-American Vernacular) To spend time (with someone); to be someone's companion or part of a crew with someone.
- Synonyms: hang with, hang out with
- John has been rolling with Billy and Steve for years.