phase-in
[ feyz-in ]
/ ˈfeɪzˌɪn /
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noun
an act or instance of phasing in; gradual introduction or implementation.
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Origin of phase-in
Noun use of verb phrase phase in
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How to use phase-in in a sentence
Following royal assent, and a one-year phase-in period, Section 13 will be history.
British Dictionary definitions for phase-in
phase in
verb
(tr, adverb) to introduce in a gradual or cautious mannerthe legislation will be phased in over two years
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Other Idioms and Phrases with phase-in
phase in
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]
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