phase out

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [feyz out]
- /feɪz aʊt/
- /feɪz ˈaʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feyz out]
- /feɪz aʊt/

Definitions of phase out words

noun phase out any of the major appearances or aspects in which a thing of varying modes or conditions manifests itself to the eye or mind. 1
noun phase out a stage in a process of change or development: Each phase of life brings its own joys. 1
noun phase out a side, aspect, or point of view: This is only one phase of the question. 1
noun phase out a state of synchronous operation: to put two mechanisms in phase. 1
noun phase out Astronomy. the particular appearance presented by the moon or a planet at a given time. one of the recurring appearances or states of the moon or a planet in respect to the form, or the absence, of its illuminated disk: the phases of the moon. 1
noun phase out Zoology. color phase. 1

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Origin of phase out

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; noun use of verb phrase phase out

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Parts of speech for Phase out

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phase out popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for phase out

verb phase out

blot out — If one thing blots out another thing, it is in front of the other thing and prevents it from being seen.
cast out — To cast out something or someone means to get rid of them because you do not like or need them, or do not want to take responsibility for them.
downsize — company: make redundancies
draw away — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
ease out — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.

All 14 Synonyms of phase out