Phase out
verb
To gradually stop using, producing, or providing something.
The government plans to phase out the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture.
Often appears as...
- phase out production
- phase out use
verb
To gradually reduce or eliminate something over a period of time.
The company is going to phase out the old models and present a new line of products.
Often appears as...
- phase out models
- phase out old systems
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To gradually remove a program or activity from use or operation.
The developers decided to phase out the outdated software and introduce a new, improved one.
Often appears as...
- phase out software
- phase out program
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To gradually stop using, producing, or providing something.
The government plans to phase out the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture.
Often appears as...
- phase out production
- phase out use
verb
To gradually reduce or eliminate something over a period of time.
The company is going to phase out the old models and present a new line of products.
Often appears as...
- phase out models
- phase out old systems
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To gradually remove a program or activity from use or operation.
The developers decided to phase out the outdated software and introduce a new, improved one.
Often appears as...
- phase out software
- phase out program
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Time Span
Phasing out something can take several years and isn't usually done abruptly.
The use of plastic bags will be phased out over the next decade.
Pro Tip 2/3Policy Changes
Used to describe official plans by governments or organizations to end something.
The education department is phasing out old textbooks.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often used for things considered outdated or harmful.
They're phasing out the inefficient machinery.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Span
Phasing out something can take several years and isn't usually done abruptly.
The use of plastic bags will be phased out over the next decade.
Pro Tip 2/3Policy Changes
Used to describe official plans by governments or organizations to end something.
The education department is phasing out old textbooks.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often used for things considered outdated or harmful.
They're phasing out the inefficient machinery.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Span
Phasing out something can take several years and isn't usually done abruptly.
The use of plastic bags will be phased out over the next decade.
Pro Tip 2/3Policy Changes
Used to describe official plans by governments or organizations to end something.
The education department is phasing out old textbooks.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often used for things considered outdated or harmful.
They're phasing out the inefficient machinery.
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