rolling programme

English

Noun

rolling programme (plural rolling programmes)

1. (British spelling) A programme (of work etc.) which is planned to be carried out and spread over a period of time, i.e. not all at once.
   • 2020 December 2, Richard Clinnick, “Network News: Electrification holds key to reversing rail's skills drain”, in Rail, page 16:

     A rolling programme of electrification is needed to prevent the loss of skills that will be needed in the future. [...] Asked how quickly a decision from Government is needed to get the rolling programme going, Clarke replied: "Yesterday would be good."

Alternative forms

• rolling program