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 rollout of Intel’s 18A is occurring just as its competitors are gaining momentum. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 After years of teasing a new line of self-driving vehicles, billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk is finally making good on his promise with the rollout of Tesla's robotaxi service. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
Verb
The release, which debuted at an exclusive LA pop-up and will roll out globally on June 20, marks a major moment for the brand. Okla Jones, Essence, 20 June 2025 That’s when Apple will shrink the Dynamic Island, moving closer to a screen that truly covers the entire front of the phone, and roll out a foldable model. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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