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
Krispy Kreme continues to focus on its omni-channel strategy, expanding its Points of Access and digital presence, and anticipates further growth through its partnership with McDonald's (MCD) for a U.S. national rollout. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Primark The store rollout across Europe and the U.S. at value retailer Primark is expected to provide it with mid-single digit sales growth in 2025, its parent company Associated British Foods (ABF) said on Tuesday. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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