Rollout

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An act of rolling out; gradual deployment.

    "The growing use of social media to spread anger and dissent in the Arab world has been hailed by western governments as one of the chief justifications for a completely unfettered internet. The US is reportedly funding the secret rollout of technology in Iran in an effort to undermine internet censors in the country."

  2. 2
    The phase of a landing after touchdown but before the aircraft slows to taxi speed.

    "The pilot kept a vigilant eye out for runway obstructions throughout the rollout."

  3. 3
    A play in which a quarterback moves toward the sideline before attempting to pass.
  4. 4
    A form of analysis in which the same position is played many times (with different dice rolls) and the various outcomes are recorded.
  5. 5
    A game variant in which players progressively reveal their cards.
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  1. 6
    A malfunction in a gas furnace where gas burns outside the combustion chamber. Such a malfunction can cause damage to the furnace, carbon monoxide poisoning, or start a fire.

Example

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"The United States has been criticized for its slow rollout of coronavirus test kits."

Etymology

Deverbal from roll out.

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