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phase-in
[ feyz-in ]
noun
- an act or instance of phasing in; gradual introduction or implementation.
phase in
verb
- tr, adverb to introduce in a gradual or cautious manner
the legislation will be phased in over two years
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Word History and Origins
Origin of phase-in1
Noun use of verb phrase phase in
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Idioms and Phrases
Introduce one stage at a time. For example, New technology must be phased in or the office will be overwhelmed . The antonym is phase out , meaning “to bring or come to an end, one stage at a time,” as in The department is phasing out all the older computers . [Mid-1900s]Discover More
Example Sentences
Following royal assent, and a one-year phase-in period, Section 13 will be history.
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