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A roll-up is something rolled into a cylindrical shape—a rolled cigarette, a type of window blind, or a wrap-style sandwich.

In business, a roll-up is a consolidation strategy where a company acquires multiple smaller firms in the same industry: Private equity loves roll-ups in fragmented markets.

As an adjective, roll-up describes things designed to be rolled for storage: a roll-up keyboard.

food

burrito

Filled, wrapped tortilla

  • wrapEnclose by winding around
  • sushiVinegared rice with toppings
  • crepeThin, flexible pancake

taquito · enchilada · dolma · gyro · falafel · flatbread · blintz · cannoli · tortilla · pancake

awning

retractable

Able to draw inward

  • canopyOverhead protective covering
  • shadeDarkness from blocked light
  • sunshadeDevice blocking direct light

patio · canvas · vinyl · blind · marquee · pergola · carport · aluminum · bamboo · fiberglass

portable

collapsible

Able to compress compactly

accordion · telescope · retract · compress · pocket-size · tuckable · mat · keyboard · piano · banner

business

consolidation

Combining into unified whole

total · dashboard · synthesis · integration · merger · acquisition · portfolio · spreadsheet · accounting · quarterly

scroll

papyrus

Ancient plant-derived writing material

scripture · calligraphy · codex · scribe · ancient · cylinder · hieroglyphics · inscriptions · document · archive

sleeve

cuff

Sleeve or trouser terminus

forearm · casual · denim · linen · cotton · flannel · chambray · oxford · workwear · sleeveless

Categories
Opposites
physical configuration

roll-upspread out

Extended over distance

unrolled · flat · unfurled · extended · laid out

business strategy

roll-upspin-off

Derivative from a parent

divestiture · breakup · carve-out · split-up · demerger

cigarette type

roll-upready-made

Prepared in advance, standardized

tailor-made

Family

roll, roller, unroll, enroll, rollers, enrollment, enrolled, unrolled, enrolling

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G