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
While not cited in the lawsuit, the Biden administration’s later 2024 rollout of the Increasing Organ Transplant Access model, announced by then-HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, adds new weight to AFL’s concerns. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025 No longer gated behind premium subscriptions or experimental rollouts, Gemini is now baked into Google Workspace for Education at no cost. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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