phase
English → English
(general) Stage: a distinct period or step in a process of change or development
Most toddlers go through a phase of saying 'no' to everything their parents ask.
(English) Most toddlers go through a phase of saying 'no' to everything their parents ask.
The first phase of the construction project will focus on laying the building's foundation.
(English) The first phase of the construction project will focus on laying the building's foundation.
(management) To implement gradually: to carry out a plan or introduce something in stages
The government plans to phase in the new tax laws over the next three years.
(English) The government plans to phase in the new tax laws over the next three years.
The old computer system will be slowly phased out as the new software is installed.
(English) The old computer system will be slowly phased out as the new software is installed.
Entry ID: en:en:phase · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary