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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Last week, as part of her preparations for the legacy initiative’s rollout, Ms. Freedman navigated the New York Art Book Fair to judge the works of honorees for the first Jason Polan Award. Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 3 May 2024 Perhaps the most spot-on look of Zendaya’s looks for her rollout included the custom Celia Kritharioti low-cut gown in a similar bright green tone. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rollout 

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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 8 May. 2024.

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