roll out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Release or deploy widely
Why “out”? Spreading outward from a centre to many recipients.
“They rolled out the update worldwide.”
“The company rolled out the new app.”
Don't confuse with
Roll out means release or deploy widely. Roll up means form something flat into a tube or coil.
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roll up
A contrast learners often mix up
Form something flat into a tube or coil
branch out
Same out pattern: distribution
Start doing something new or different; (of a road, river or organisation) split off in a new direction; Become independent and start your own venture
count out
Same out pattern: distribution
Count items one by one as you remove them
dish out
Same out pattern: distribution
Distribute servings or remarks
farm out
Same out pattern: distribution
Send work to be done by another person or company
fill out
Same out pattern: distribution
Complete a form by writing in the required information; Become rounder or more developed in shape; Add details to make something more complete
get out
Same out pattern: distribution
Leave a room, car or building; Become known publicly, often by accident; Go out socially; Manage to escape from a situation; Remove a stain or mark from something; Produce or manage to say words; Publish or release something to the public
give out
Same out pattern: distribution
Distribute to many people
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