rollout

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noun

roll·​out ˈrōl-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rollout (audio)
Synonyms of rollout
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
Late to Set To kick off the rollout for his fifth studio album, Alex Cameron presented a few observations about Jesus. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Her work includes the rollout of MyLowe's Rewards and Homecare Plus—a subscription service designed to strengthen customer relationships beyond individual transactions—and the growth of Lowe's Retail Media Network, which connects brands with consumers via the retailer's platform. Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
Reuters — South Korea rolled out sweeping chip and AI mega-projects on Monday, as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to cement overwhelming industry leadership with investments worth more than $576 billion over several years. CNN Money, 29 June 2026 While food brands like Nestle and Conagra roll out special products specifically for GLP-1 users to capture this emerging market, Rahal sees a fundamental difference in how people view trends around food, particularly diet programs designed for people to lose weight. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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