rollover
Americannoun
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an accident involving an overturned vehicle.
The icy conditions resulted in several rollovers causing the westbound lanes of the highway to be closed for the morning commute.
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Business. a reinvestment of funds, especially a tax-free transfer of assets from one retirement plan to another.
My financial advisor suggested an IRA rollover for my old 401(k).
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Digital Technology. a website feature that changes the appearance of a web page or creates the illusion of a pop-up when the specified target area on the page is clicked on or passed over by a mouse and pointer.
Additional content is found in the rollovers, giving the page a crisp and clutter-free design.
Etymology
Origin of rollover
First recorded in 1815–20; noun use of verb phrase roll over
Example Sentences
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The Mirage relied on repeated rollovers of 90-day temporary permits for assembly, which are meant to be used for “limited-duration” events.
Woods famously played in the 2022 Masters just 14 months after a catastrophic rollover car accident — and actually made the cut before finishing at 13-over par.
From Los Angeles Times
“If a perpetual rollover cycle were occurring, we would expect continuous monthly utilization and deteriorating borrower outcomes,” Metcalf said.
From MarketWatch
Your rollover concern, for better or for worse, is complex.
From MarketWatch
The 529 plan must have been created for your daughter for at least 15 years before any rollover, and she must have income of at least the same level as the rollover amount.
From MarketWatch
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