rollover

/ˈroʊoʊvər/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of rolling over or turning over, especially in sleep or in a vehicle, or an event where an investment loses value when the market changes.

“The car insurance company was hit with a large fine for failing to disclose the rollover risk to their policyholders.”

2. verb

to roll over or turn over, especially in sleep or in a vehicle, or to cause an investment to lose value when the market changes.

“The baby rolled over in her sleep and started crying.”

3. verb

to transfer or convert a sum of money from one account to another, especially in retirement savings plans, to continue receiving investment benefits.

“The retiree decided to rollover her savings into a tax-deferred account.”

Synonyms

  • conversion
  • overturn
  • turnover

Antonyms

  • upturn