phase in en · VERB
Meanings
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(transitive) 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.
The program phased in last year.
The government will phase in the new education system over a period of three years.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phased in | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| phased in | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| phases in | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| phasing in | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |