rollout
UK[ˈrəʊlaʊt]US[ˈroʊlaʊt]
n
the introduction or implementation of a new product, service, or system to the public or a market.
n
the act of rolling something out, such as a carpet or dough.
Morpheme Breakdown
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Etymology
the word "rollout" is a modern english compound formed from the verb "roll" and the particle "out." the core concept of "roll" originates from the latin "rota," meaning wheel, which evolved through vulgar latin and old french into the english verb describing a turning or revolving motion. the particle "out," with its germanic roots, signifies emergence or public exposure. when combined, the literal image of "rolling something out," like a carpet, logically extended in the late 20th century to describe the phased public introduction of new technologies or initiatives, metaphorically suggesting a smooth, controlled unveiling.
Analysis
Structure: roll + out
- roll: from middle english 'rollen', from old french 'roller', from vulgar latin 'rotulare', from latin 'rotula' (a little wheel), from 'rota' (wheel). functions as a verb root meaning to move by turning over and over.
- out: from old english 'ūt', from proto-germanic 'ūt'. functions as an adverbial particle indicating movement from inside to outside, or into public view.
Examples
the company scheduled a nationwide rollout of its new software next month.
the careful rollout of the policy helped to minimize public confusion.
she began the cake preparation with the rollout of the pastry dough.