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
The African country of Sierra Leone is set to begin its rollout of the Ebola vaccine, 10 years after a historic outbreak of the virus. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Reverberations of that transformation continue to be felt today, when stars like Bad Bunny and Charli XCX can command a year without a single traditional pop radio smash, but with albums that excite fans with their cohesive full packages and unconventional promotional rollouts. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
In 2023, 81% of U.S. retailers rolled out stricter return policies, including shortening the return window and charging a return or restocking fee, according to another report from Happy Returns. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024 In response, central and local governments have rolled out various initiatives, from cash allowances per child to matchmaking apps, in an effort to boost birth rates. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 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 Dec. 2024.

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