under one roof
/ˌʌndə ˌwʌn ˈruːf/NEUTRAL · B2
Meaning
in the same building
Examples
- 1The new centre brings a doctor, a dentist and a pharmacy under one roof.
- 2Three generations of the family live under one roof, so it's never quiet.
- 3I love this market because you can buy fish, flowers and phone chargers all under one roof.
- 4It's cheaper for the charity to keep all its offices under one roof.
- 5Would you really want your in-laws living under one roof with you?
Grammar
The phrase is fixed. It usually follows a verb such as live, work or bring together.
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