logroll
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlɔɡˌroʊl/
KK: /lɔgˌroʊl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To engage in a practice where individuals or groups support each other's proposals or interests, often in a political context.
Example
The politicians decided to logroll to ensure their projects received the necessary votes.
Tense Forms
Past: logrolled
Past Participle: logrolled
Conversation
Did you hear about the new bill they're trying to pass?
Yeah, I heard they might have to logroll to get enough votes.
It seems like that's the only way to make it happen these days.
True, it’s all about making those political deals.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
birl
collude
negotiate
Antonyms
disagree
oppose
refuse
transitive verb
Definition
To exchange favors or support in politics, especially to help pass legislation by agreeing to support each other's proposals.
Example
The senators decided to logroll to ensure their bills would pass in the upcoming vote.
Tense Forms
Past: logrolled
Past Participle: logrolled
Conversation
Did you hear about how they managed to pass that new law?
Yeah, I heard they had to logroll to get enough votes.
It seems like that happens a lot with legislation these days.
Root Explanation
Logroll is formed from 'log' (from Old English 'logg', meaning a piece of wood) and 'roll' (from Old English 'rollian', meaning to turn over or rotate). The term originally referred to the practice of rolling logs, but in a political context, it describes the act of mutual support among politicians to achieve their goals.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'piece of wood' ('log') being 'turned over' ('roll') — this helps you remember that 'logroll' involves turning support back and forth among people.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.