rollbar: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Technical (Automotive/Software)
Quick answer
What does “rollbar” mean?
A protective bar or frame installed in a vehicle, typically over the driver's head, to protect occupants if the vehicle rolls over.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A protective bar or frame installed in a vehicle, typically over the driver's head, to protect occupants if the vehicle rolls over.
In software development, a brand name for a cloud-based error monitoring and debugging service that aggregates and analyzes errors from applications. This usage is a proprietary eponym.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in the automotive term. The software term is a brand name used internationally.
Connotations
Automotive: safety, off-roading, motorsport. Software: reliability, DevOps, error tracking.
Frequency
The automotive term is moderately common in relevant contexts (car magazines, engineering). The software term is common in tech industries but less known to the general public.
Grammar
How to Use “rollbar” in a Sentence
The [vehicle] has a [material] rollbar.Integrate [application] with Rollbar.The rollbar protected them during the [incident].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “rollbar” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The team decided to rollbar the new bug-tracking system next quarter.
- We should rollbar the application before the launch.
American English
- We need to rollbar the new API endpoints for monitoring.
- The developer rolledbar the latest deployment.
adverb
British English
- [Not standardly used as an adverb]
American English
- [Not standardly used as an adverb]
adjective
British English
- The rollbar-equipped vehicle passed the safety check.
- We reviewed the rollbar data from the outage.
American English
- The rollbar-protected cab is essential for off-roading.
- Check the rollbar report for the latest errors.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
In a software company: 'We need to subscribe to Rollbar to improve our app's stability.'
Academic
In engineering papers: 'The vehicle's dynamic performance was tested with and without the rear rollbar.'
Everyday
Very rare in everyday conversation unless discussing car modifications or software jobs.
Technical
Automotive: 'The rally car's FIA-certified rollbar is mandatory.' Software: 'The exception was logged and grouped in Rollbar.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “rollbar”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “rollbar”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “rollbar”
- Misspelling as 'role bar' or 'roll bar' (as two words for the software proper noun). Confusing it with a 'tow bar' or 'bull bar' on a vehicle.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
For the automotive part, it can be written as 'roll bar' (two words) or 'rollbar' (one word). For the software service, 'Rollbar' is a proper trademark and is always one word with a capital R.
It is a specialised term. You would only use it when talking about vehicle safety or software engineering. It is not a common everyday vocabulary item.
A rollbar is typically a single or double hoop behind the driver. A roll cage is a more extensive framework of bars that surrounds the entire passenger compartment, offering greater protection.
No, using 'rollbar' as a verb is very informal and almost exclusively used in tech jargon, meaning 'to integrate with or use the Rollbar service'. It is not found in standard dictionaries.
A protective bar or frame installed in a vehicle, typically over the driver's head, to protect occupants if the vehicle rolls over.
Rollbar is usually technical (automotive/software) in register.
Rollbar: in British English it is pronounced /ˈrəʊlˌbɑː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈroʊlˌbɑːr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms for this specific noun]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a ROLLER coaster safety bar that comes down. A ROLLbar stops you from getting hurt if your car ROLLs over.
Conceptual Metaphor
SOFTWARE ERRORS ARE VEHICLE CRASHES. A monitoring service is a safety device preventing 'crashes' in the digital realm.
Practice
Quiz
In a software development context, what is 'Rollbar' primarily used for?