rollover

1 of 2

noun

roll·​over ˈrōl-ˌō-vər How to pronounce rollover (audio)
1
: the act or process of rolling over
2
: a motor vehicle accident in which the vehicle overturns

roll over

2 of 2

verb

rolled over; rolling over; rolls over

transitive verb

1
a
: to defer payment of (an obligation)
b
: to renegotiate the terms of (a financial agreement)
2
: to place (invested funds) in a new investment of the same kind
roll over IRA funds

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Noun
But there are limited exceptions, including certain rollovers, distributions upon death and for excess contributions, according to the IRS. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026 The company offers access to all four major investment-grade precious metals, IRA rollover assistance and personalized portfolio recommendations, along with a broad selection of educational resources for newer investors. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Verb
France dominated in group play, outscoring opponents 10-2, an impressive showing even considering Norway rested Erling Haaland and almost all its starters, and rolled over Sweden 3-0 at the beginning of the knockout stage. — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 But watching a fastball up in the zone, then wisely laying off a sinker on the outer third before rolling over on a sinker in the heart of the zone? — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rollover

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1952, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of rollover was in 1945

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rollover

1 of 2 noun
roll·​over ˈrōl-ˌō-vər How to pronounce rollover (audio)
: the act or process of rolling over

roll over

2 of 2 transitive verb
1
a
: to defer payment of (an obligation)
b
: to renegotiate the terms of (a financial agreement)
2
: to place (invested funds) in a new investment of the same kind
roll over IRA funds
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