rollover
Americannoun
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an accident involving an overturned vehicle.
The icy conditions resulted in several rollovers causing the westbound lanes of the highway to be closed for the morning commute.
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Business. a reinvestment of funds, especially a tax-free transfer of assets from one retirement plan to another.
My financial advisor suggested an IRA rollover for my old 401(k).
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Digital Technology. a website feature that changes the appearance of a web page or creates the illusion of a pop-up when the specified target area on the page is clicked on or passed over by a mouse and pointer.
Additional content is found in the rollovers, giving the page a crisp and clutter-free design.
Etymology
Origin of rollover
First recorded in 1815–20; noun use of verb phrase roll over
Example Sentences
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Flounder are good through Rollover Pass or near the rocks on a minnow.
From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2020
Rollover Bay is a wonderful, consistent spot for bay fishing or wade fishing.
From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2020
Rollover is often the main safety problem for SUVs.
From The Verge • Jun. 13, 2017
Rollover was actually a trademarked term of Cingular Wireless, the joint venture between the now-absorbed SBC Communications and Bell South.
From Forbes • Dec. 17, 2014
Legere said: “Stash is cooler. Rollover is such a 1980s term.”
From Forbes • Dec. 17, 2014
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