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rollout

noun
roll·​out | \ ˈrōl-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rollout (audio) \

Definition of rollout

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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

verb
rolled out; rolling out; rolls out

Definition of roll out (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to get out of bed

transitive verb

: to introduce (something, such as a new product) especially for widespread sale to the public

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Synonyms & Antonyms for rollout

Synonyms: Verb

arise, get up, rise, turn out, uprise

Antonyms: Verb

bed (down), retire, turn in

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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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Maryland’s foray into tuition-free public higher education is off to a rocky start, with far fewer students than expected taking advantage of the state’s community college scholarship after a harried rollout of the program. Washington Post, "Maryland’s free community college initiative gets off to a slow start," 1 Sep. 2019 Still, the rollout of offseason changes didn’t just look different at Michigan Stadium. Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan football finally unleashes its new offense. The future is now," 31 Aug. 2019 The dynamics behind the rollout of WoW Classic have been brewing since well before developer Blizzard announced the relaunch in 2017. David Z. Morris, Fortune, "A 15-Year Old Video Game Is Catching Fire All Over Again," 28 Aug. 2019 The full extent of the theatrical rollout remains up in the air. Nicole Sperling, New York Times, "Scorsese’s New Mob Epic, ‘The Irishman,’ Has Netflix and Theaters at Odds," 21 Aug. 2019 After rollout generally free of major accidents, about a week ago a Revel scooter was hit by a ride-share car at a Brooklyn intersection and seriously injured. Corey Seymour, Vogue, "Stop Whining About Revel Scooters And Just Say Yes," 16 Aug. 2019 The rollout of 5G wireless services, both mobile and fixed, has generated a tremendous amount of buzz and is expected to transform the economy in unexpected ways. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, "Dish wireless — a result of T-Mobile, Sprint merger — could give metro Denver a second shot at telecom glory," 31 July 2019 Apollo 12, to be manned by Charles (Pete) Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean, was booked for a rollout to the launching pad Wednesday in preparation for a September takeoff. Houston Chronicle, "Space Officials Looking to Future As Moon Craft Rockets for Home," 21 July 2019 The ruling is a victory for 5G technology as countries around the world prepare for the rollout of ultra-fast 5G wireless networks, which will power everything from self-driving cars to smart factories. Natalia Drozdiak, latimes.com, "Qualcomm triumphs in EU fight over connected car technology rules," 4 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Modi's government fully backs the citizenship project in Assam, and has often vowed to roll out a similar plan nationwide. NBC News, "India leaves nearly two million people off citizens' list," 31 Aug. 2019 At the time, Replika had just a few hundred beta users, and was gearing up to roll out the service to anyone with an iPhone. Mike Murphy, Quartz, "This app is trying to replicate you," 29 Aug. 2019 The campaign intends to roll out complimentary digital ads in the state each showcasing key parts of Biden's plan to protect and build on the health care law. Emily Tillett, CBS News, "Biden calls health care a "personal" fight in new Iowa ad," 27 Aug. 2019 As the preseason projections continue to roll out for the upcoming campaign, ESPN has tallied its expert predictions for 2019-20 and have the Blazers finishing in the middle of the pack in the Western Conference. Sean Meagher | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "ESPN predicts Trail Blazers will finish with 47 wins, 7th place in the Western Conference," 23 Aug. 2019 The Apple Card, announced in March in partnership with Goldman Sachs, started rolling out in the U.S. this month. Michael Liedtke, USA TODAY, "Apple wants people to know how to clean its new credit card," 22 Aug. 2019 Dunkin’ is set to roll out its pumpkin menu on Aug. 21. Doreen Christensen, sun-sentinel.com, "$1 Pumpkin Spice Lattes at 7-Eleven," 16 Aug. 2019 During the summer break, six Spring ISD middle schools developed plans to roll out a new program called Lift6. Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, "Superintendent’s 1st-day-of-school tour highlights new schools, programs in Spring ISD," 14 Aug. 2019 As mobile networks start to roll out 5G coverage this year, Mr Stockan is keen to avoid the delays of the past. The Economist, "Looking for a 5G signal? Try this remote Scottish island," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of rollout

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1884, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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rollout

noun

English Language Learners Definition of rollout

: an occasion when a new product or service is first offered for sale or use

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