Phrase guide

roll out

verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To deploy or release (a new film or software, etc.); to launch (a product or service), especially in a gradual fashion across multiple regions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, transitive

Examples

  • We plan to roll out the new version in September.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: introduce

2

verb

Meaning 2

To leave a place at a leisurely pace.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, intransitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: roll in

3

verb

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see roll, out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The cook rolled out the dough with a rolling pin.
  • They rolled out the red carpet to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To use up too much energy when first bowled and to therefore not finish strongly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: bowling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: burn up, burn out

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

flatten or spread with a roller

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • roll out the paper

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: roll

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: flatten

Narrower terms: cog, mill

6

verb

Meaning 6

straighten by unrolling

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • roll out the big map

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: straighten

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: unwind, disentangle

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: julkistaa — deploy, release or launch
  • French: déployer — deploy, release or launch
  • French: sortir — deploy, release or launch
  • German: ausliefern — deploy, release or launch
  • Spanish: desplegar — deploy, release or launch
  • Spanish: distribuir — deploy, release or launch
  • Spanish: introducir — deploy, release or launch
  • Spanish: estrenar — deploy, release or launch
  • Turkish: sunmak — deploy, release or launch