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rollout

American  
[rohl-out] / ˈroʊlˌaʊt /
Or roll-out

noun

  1. the first public showing of an aircraft.

  2. Informal. the introduction or inauguration of a new product or service, as by an advertising campaign, public announcement, or exhibition.

    the most lavish rollout in soft-drink history.

  3. Football. an offensive maneuver in which the quarterback, having the option to run or pass, takes the ball from the center, moves back a distance toward his goal line, and then moves forward and toward a sideline.


Etymology

Origin of rollout

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase roll out

Example Sentences

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There will be a gradual rollout and the service will eventually be available at thousands of community NHS pharmacies across England.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

In addition to spreading out the strain on manufacturing partners, Apple’s phased rollout also directs more attention to its higher-end phones.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

Ford said it will kill several EV models and pivot toward hybrids, while Honda canceled the rollout of its anticipated 0 Series EVs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Some cybersecurity customers will get access to the new model Thursday, the company said, with a wider rollout to other paying customers to follow.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

The DEA launched Operation Pipeline in 1984 as part of the Reagan administration’s rollout of the War on Drugs.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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