phase in — to introduce or implement something gradually over a period of time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to introduce or implement something gradually over a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /feɪz ɪn/
Example Sentences
- The school decided to phase in the new lunch menu after students complained about the sudden change from pizza to quinoa salad.
- The government will phase in the digital ID system starting next year.
- We need to phase in remote work policies carefully to avoid chaos in the office.
phase in
VERB[/feɪz ɪn/]
to introduce or implement something gradually over a period of time
The city will phase in the new recycling system over six months, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Phase in praise in meetings, then phase in flexible days in the office!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Phase derives from Greek 'phasis' (appearance, manifestation), originally referring to the visible appearances or stages of the moon. The term evolved to denote any distinct stage or period in a process, and when combined with the preposition 'in', the phrasal verb 'phase in' acquired the meaning of introducing or incorporating something gradually into operation.
Breakdown
phase (from Greek phasis: appearance, stage) + in (preposition: into, toward the inside). The combination creates a phrasal verb meaning to introduce or bring something into effect gradually.
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📝Examples
“The school decided to phase in the new lunch menu after students complained about the sudden change from pizza to quinoa salad.”
“The government will phase in the digital ID system starting next year.”
“We need to phase in remote work policies carefully to avoid chaos in the office.”
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