roll with

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English

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Etymology 1

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Involving the figurative notion extended from rolling with the punches (i.e., moving in accord with them to lessen the blow).

Verb

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roll with (third-person singular simple present rolls with, present participle rolling with, simple past and past participle rolled with)

  1. (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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Etymology 2

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Involving the figurative notion of rolling as in traveling, rolling up, etc.

Verb

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roll with (third-person singular simple present rolls with, present participle rolling with, simple past and past participle rolled with)

  1. (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.
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