phrasal verb 'roll forward'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
roll forward
[roʊl ˈfɔːrwərd]
to move ahead by turning over or progressing

Other meanings

  • continue smoothly into the future
  • transfer something (like data, balance, or schedule) from one period to the next

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "roll forward"

  • The ball began to roll forward down the hill.
  • The plan will roll forward into the next quarter.
  • They decided to roll forward the unused vacation days.

Features of Using "roll forward"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Intransitive Level:B2 Particle:forward

Often used literally about objects moving ahead, but also in business or scheduling contexts to mean carrying something over to a later time.