roll out

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To unroll and flatten something: To spread out something that was rolled up, making it flat and straight, often by using a rolling motion or a tool like a roller.
    • To introduce or launch something new: To formally introduce a new product, service, or system to the public or to a market.
Usage
  • The primary meaning involves physically unrolling and smoothing an object. The secondary, more figurative meaning involves the introduction of something new on a broad scale.
  • As a transitive verb, it requires a direct object (e.g., roll out the carpet, roll out a new policy).
Examples
  • Physical Action:
    • Please roll out the dough for the pie crust.
    • The ground crew will roll out the red carpet for the dignitaries.
  • Introduction/Launch:
    • The company plans to roll out its latest smartphone model next month.
    • The government will roll out the new tax scheme in stages.
Advanced Usage
  • "to roll out the welcome mat": To prepare a very warm and enthusiastic welcome for someone.
    • The whole town rolled out the welcome mat for the returning champions.
  • In business and technology contexts, "rollout" (often written as one word, a noun) refers to the process of introducing the new product or system.
    • The software rollout is scheduled for Q3.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rollout (noun): The act or process of introducing something new.
    • The product rollout was a huge success.
  • Unroll (verb): To open something that is rolled up. (A more general synonym for the physical action.)
  • Deploy (verb): To bring into effective action. (A synonym in the context of introducing systems or resources.)
Synonyms
  • Unfurl: To spread or open something out.
  • Launch: To introduce a new product or project.
  • Implement: To put a plan or system into effect.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Roll back: To reduce or reverse something (e.g., a price, a policy).
    • They had to roll back the changes due to customer complaints.
  • Roll in: To arrive in large amounts or numbers.
    • Donations began to roll in after the appeal.
Related Idioms
  • Roll out the barrel: To start a party or celebration (literally, to bring out a barrel of beer).
    • It's time to roll out the barrel and celebrate!
  • On a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
    • After three wins, the team is really on a roll.
Verb
  1. straighten by unrolling
    • roll out the big map
  2. flatten or spread with a roller
    • roll out the paper

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