phase in
To introduce little by little, either via discrete phases of increase or by continuous…To introduce (something) little by little, either via discrete phases of increase or (by extension) by continuous gradations; to introduce in phases, or as if by phases (gradually); to begin (something) gradually.
» We are entering a new phase in the war.
Meaning
1 sensesTo introduce (something) little by little, either via discrete phases of increase or (by extension) by continuous gradations; to introduce in phases, or as if by phases (gradually); to begin (something) gradually.
The government will phase in the new education system over a period of three years.
The program phased in last year.
introduce gradually
Examples
10 sentencesWe are entering a new phase in the war.
I want to begin a fresh phase in my life.
I have two three-phase power generators in my cellar.
deIch habe zwei Dreiphasenwechselstromgeneratoren in meinem Keller. — MUIRIEL
The new article will be phased in in the market.
There are three phases in chess: the opening, the middle game and the final.
Forms
phases in, phasing in, phased in, phased in| Base form | phase in · to phase in |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | phases in |
| Present participle | phasing in |
| Past simple | phased in |
| Past participle | phased in |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
3 phrasal verbs- phase outTo remove or relinquish the use of (something) little by little, either via discrete diminishing phases or (by extension) by continuous gradations; to remove in phases, or as if by phases (gradually).
- phase inTo introduce (something) little by little, either via discrete phases of increase or (by extension) by continuous gradations; to introduce in phases, or as if by phases (gradually); to begin (something) gradually.
- phase downTo gradually reduce the size or scale of.
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb