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
Dubai’s media office said in a social media post that the rollout would start with 50 vehicles, with plans for over 1,000 robotaxis over the next few years. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 The rollout lacked clarity, consistency and adequate communication — undermining trust and creating confusion for residents, visitors and institutions alike. Kent Lee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
For months, Vince would roll out her limp body in a wheelchair and subject her to various humiliations. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Larson previously has rolled out endorsements by, among others, the construction trades and International Association of Machinists. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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