in phase

Idioms  

1. Also, in sync. In a correlated or synchronized way; in accord, in harmony. For example, If everyone were in phase we could step up the schedule, or John and Pat often say the same thing at the same time; their minds are perfectly in sync. Both versions of this idiom refer to physical phenomena. The first, dating from the second half of the 1800s, alludes to being at the same stage in a series of movements. The second, a slangy abbreviation of synchronization dating from the mid-1900s, alludes to exact coincidence in the time or rate of movement. Also see in step; phase in; for the antonym, see out of phase.

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Example Sentences

The deal will give Genmab access to the late-stage breakthrough therapy asset petosemtamab, which is in phase 3 development by Merus to treat head and neck cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Pedestrian and cycle routes would be created at the site, which is next to Tolworth station, while the public square that was built in phase one would be extended.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

"After this phase I we will know that it is safe for humans and will investigate how it can replace injections for diabetic patients in phase 2 trials," says the researcher.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2024

Immunologist Jianhua Yu of City of Hope and his colleagues have created two viruses that shrank tumors in animals and could soon be in phase 1 trials.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 4, 2023

The system tries to keep the bad ones in phase in spite of themselves.

From Unwise Child by Garrett, Randall