Roll out?

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Could you tell me what 'roll out' mean in the following sentence?In my English dictionary, I couldn't find a proper explanation for it.This Stock is ready to roll out.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

lucas21cThis Stock is ready to roll out.

It would help us help you if you would take time to provide some context with any vocabulary questions. I am presuming it refers to warehouse goods, not equity shares. It means that manufacture is completed and the goods are ready to ship.

Lucas21c · Answer

I think the 'stock' is not equity shares as you pointed out. (And so, this 'roll out' is not that I would have to ask)
Could you tell me what the 'roll out' of the following sentence means?
I extracted it from lines of Optimus Prime, movie "Transformers."

I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars.
We are here, we are waiting.
Autobots, Roll Out!

I guess, here, Optimus Prime gives order for autobots to move, but my dictionary gives me only three explanations like the following.

1. [VERB] [tr, adverb] to cause (pastry) to become flatter and thinner by pressure with a rolling pin
2. [VERB] to show (a new type of aircraft) to the public for the first time
3. [VERB] to launch (a new film, product, etc) in a series of stages over an area, each stage involving an increased number of outlets

Mister Micawber · Answer

lucas21cI guess, here, Optimus Prime gives order for autobots to move

I agree.

lucas21c but my dictionary gives me only three explanations like the following.

Dictionaries cannot show all meanings applicable to SF robots. However, there should be a 4th definition applicable to robots as well as military units. Here's one:

Informal. to begin to move or operate; start; commence: Let's roll at sunrise.

The 'out' is merely an adverb of initiation: We started out at 9 AM.

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