roll out

A company introduces a new product or service, often in several places over time.

• They will roll out a new app.
• The company rolled out the service in three cities.
• When are you rolling out the next update?

How to use it: roll something out (They will roll the service out nationwide.); roll out something to someone (We are rolling out the update to all users.)

Similar words: launch, introduce, release

Opposites: withdraw

Common phrases: roll out something, roll out software, roll out a service

You spread something flat by turning a round tool over it or opening a rolled bundle.

• Roll out the dough until it is thin.
• She rolled out a carpet on the floor.
• Have you rolled out the pastry yet?

How to use it: roll something out (Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface.)

Similar words: flatten, unroll

Common phrases: roll out dough, roll out pastry, roll out a carpet

You leave a place without hurrying.

• We can roll out after breakfast.
• They rolled out of the party around midnight.
• Are you ready to roll out?

How to use it: roll out of somewhere (We rolled out of the café after lunch.)

Similar words: leave, head out

Opposites: stay

Common phrases: roll out slowly, roll out of somewhere

A bowling ball uses its turning energy too early and moves weakly near the pins.

• The ball may roll out before reaching the pins.
• My ball rolled out on the dry lane.
• A ball that rolls out loses power at the end.

Common phrases: roll out early, roll out too soon

You replace a financial option with one at the same agreed price but ending later.

• They decided to roll out the option.
• He rolled out his position to next month.
• Can we roll out these contracts at the same strike price?

How to use it: roll out something to something (She rolled out the option to a later expiry date.)

Similar words: extend

Common phrases: roll out an option, roll out a position