rollback

[ rohl-bak ]

/ ˈroʊlˌbæk /

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noun

an act or instance of rolling back.

a return to a lower level of prices, wages, etc., as by government order.

a pulling back or withdrawal: a rollback of attack forces.

Origin of rollback

First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase roll back

Words nearby rollback

Rolla, Rolland, roll-around, rollatini, rollaway, rollback, roll bag, roll bar, roll book, roll cage, roll call

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Example sentences from the Web for rollback

They were buying, they thought, visibly low taxes and the rollback of environmental protection and safeguards against speculation.
Election 2012: Myths, Lies, and Losers|Robert Shrum|November 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The rollback of civil unions and domestic partnerships in North Carolina is a particular legal red flag to Olson.
Bush Solicitor General Ted Olson Hails Obama Gay Marriage Shift|John Avlon|May 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In addition to pushing ahead with new regulation, Jackson finds herself defending existing rules from rollback attempts.
Obama's Big Green Gun|Michelle Cottle|November 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
All are imposing rigorous budget cuts—in Greece, the rollback of benefits has been provoking riots.
We’re Doomed!|Charles R. Morris|August 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Despite voter support for a rollback of the health-care bill, Republicans won't get a repeal past the president's desk.
Obama's Best Health-Care Fix|Doug Schoen|November 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Idioms and Phrases with rollback

roll back

Decrease, cut back, or reduce, especially prices, as in Unless they roll back oil prices, this summer's tourist traffic will be half of last year's. [c. 1940]