roll away

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Roll away means to move something by rolling it to a different location, typically for storage: We rolled away the whiteboard after the meeting.

A rollaway is a bed on wheels that folds up and can be stored in a closet, common in hotels for extra guests.

Things roll away figuratively when they recede or depart smoothly: The years roll away when I hear that song.

Related
  • slideSmooth continuous movement
  • pushForce something away
  • driftGradual movement, no direction
  • wheelRotating circular frame
  • glideMove with effortless continuity

tumble · bowling ball · recede · fade · depart · boulder · stone · cart · barrel · thunder · distance · escape · vanish · retreat · coast · momentum · gravity · hill

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Opposites
direction of movement

roll awayroll back

Return to prior condition

roll in · approach · return · come back

motion vs. stillness

roll awaystay put

Remain in place

stand still · hold position · stop · halt · rest

motion vs. stopping

roll awaystop

Cease all motion

halt · come to rest · brake · stick · lodge

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rollaway

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G