phase

US /feɪz/

UK /feɪz/

1.

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

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The project is currently in its initial phase.

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The moon goes through different phases.

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stage period step level point

1.

to carry out (something) in stages

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The company plans to phase out the old software over the next year.

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They will phase in the new regulations over several months.

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implement gradually introduce in stages transition

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phase in