roll out
Britishverb
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to cause (pastry) to become flatter and thinner by pressure with a rolling pin
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to show (a new type of aircraft) to the public for the first time
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to launch (a new film, product, etc) in a series of stages over an area, each stage involving an increased number of outlets
noun
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Get out of bed, as in I rolled out around six o'clock this morning . [ Colloquial ; late 1800s]
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Introduce, disclose, as in They rolled out the new washing machine with great fanfare .
Example Sentences
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As hackers roll out dangerous AI models, companies should “invest more in security—not make cuts,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
But it’s also true the U.S. can no longer expect to simply roll out the ball and dominate women’s soccer as it did in the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
While others roll out deals and promotions to lure shoppers, On Holding is keeping its prices steady.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
In the UK, we have heard about plans to roll out the tech more widely within the NHS to improve patient care, and how AI gave the UK economy a much-needed boost over the summer.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
I explain all this to Humble as we help Monica roll out the TV from the activity center and plug it in.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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