take the roll
Frequency: 5.06.5 per million words
To check which people on a list are present.
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Examples (10)
- The teacher usually takes the roll at the beginning of class.
- Yesterday, the substitute teacher took the roll to mark attendance.
- Don't forget to take the roll before you start the meeting.
- Please take the roll and report any absences.
- The captain must take the roll before the ship departs.
- She is currently taking the roll in the assembly hall.
- The roll was taken by the secretary during the conference.
- Who will take the roll for the afternoon session?
- It is standard procedure to take the roll at every shift change.
- Let's quickly take the roll so we can get started.