rollout

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noun

roll·​out ˈrōl-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rollout (audio)
1
: the public introduction of a new aircraft
broadly : the widespread public introduction of a new product
2
: a football play in which the quarterback rolls to the left or right

roll out

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verb

rolled out; rolling out; rolls out

intransitive verb

: to get out of bed

transitive verb

: to introduce (something, such as a new product) especially for widespread sale to the public

Examples of rollout in a Sentence

Noun the national rollout of a new wireless service Verb you'll have to roll out by at least 8:00 a.m. in order to get there on time
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Noun
Now, her coronation concludes with Charli’s Saturday Night Live–hosting debut, in an episode whose structure echoed the brat album rollout: huge impact up top, surprising twists to keep the momentum going, and a strong finish. Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024 The Kentucky pilot stores will continue to sell the doughnuts throughout the rollout. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
Major Asian indexes saw strong gains, fueled by optimism that China would roll out stimulus measures to support its slowing economy. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 This is great for preventing things from rolling out of the cargo area when the lift gate is opened, something taht drivers will really appreciate after a particularly fun drive. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rollout 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1884, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of rollout was in 1884

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“Rollout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollout. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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