2phase verb
phases; phased; phas·ing Meaning:
phase in [phrasal verb]
phase (something) in or phase in (something) : to start to use or do (something) gradually over a period of time : to introduce (something) slowly
▪ The country is phasing in new paper currency. ▪ The tax cut will be phased in over the next three years. ▪ The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.
▪ The country is phasing in new paper currency. ▪ The tax cut will be phased in over the next three years. ▪ The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.
phase out [phrasal verb]
phase (something) out or phase out (something) : to stop using, making, or doing (something) gradually over a period of time
▪ The company is phasing its old equipment out. ▪ The airplane is being phased out in favor of a new design. — see also phaseout
▪ The company is phasing its old equipment out. ▪ The airplane is being phased out in favor of a new design. — see also phaseout
