rolled down

Moved downward smoothly

Rolled down describes lowering something by turning a handle or mechanism, most commonly a car window: She rolled down the window to feel the breeze.

The phrase persists even though modern windows use buttons rather than cranks.

It also applies to sleeves or stockings pushed down by folding: He rolled down his sleeves after washing up.

Related

car window · tumble · window · cascade · sleeve · shirt sleeves · decline · slump · descend · grassy knoll · curtain · crank · slide · blind · sag · crest · red carpet · shutter

Opposites
vertical direction of rolling motion

rolled downrolled up

Wound into a tube

lifted up · ascended · raised · hoisted · climbed

window/barrier position

rolled downrolled up

Wound into a tube

raised · put up · closed · wound up · lifted

sleeve/clothing adjustment

rolled downrolled up

Wound into a tube

cuffed · folded up · gathered

Family

roll, rolled, rolling, rolls, roller, rollers, down, downer, downers

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G