rollover

/ˈroʊloʊvər/
noun
  1. The act of a vehicle turning over onto its side or roof, especially in an accident.
    • Modern cars are designed to be safer in a rollover.
    • The driver survived the rollover with only minor injuries.
    • Police closed the highway after a truck rollover spilled its cargo.
  2. The transfer of funds from one investment or account to another, often with tax advantages.
    • She did a rollover of her 401(k) into an IRA when she changed jobs.
    • He completed a rollover of his savings account to a higher-interest option.
    • The bank offers a simple rollover process for maturing certificates of deposit.
  3. In computing, a graphical effect where an element changes appearance when the mouse pointer moves over it.
    • The rollover on the link changes its color from blue to red.
    • I added a rollover image to the navigation menu for a more interactive feel.
    • The website uses a rollover effect to highlight buttons when you hover over them.
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