phaseout

or phase-out

[ feyz-out ]

noun

an act or instance of phasing out; planned discontinuation or expiration.

Origin of phaseout

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

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How to use phaseout in a sentence

To that end, the budget postpones federal phase-out of incandescent electric bulbs.
Congress’ Gift That Keeps on Giving | P. J. O’Rourke | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
U.S. policy since 2007 has been to phase out incandescent light bulbs.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows, May 11 | PunditFact.com | May 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The phase-out of incandescent light bulbs began with the 75- and 100-watt bulbs.
Why You Should Give LED Light Bulbs for Christmas. Seriously. | Daniel Gross | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Let's phase out the government's role in propping up big sugar, and while we're at it, perhaps ethanol as well?
End Big Sugar's Government Handouts | Justin Green | March 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Before we increase rates, let's phase out every possible deduction.
End the Deduction for State and Local Taxes | Justin Green | December 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

The trust fund will start to phase out, eventually to disappear, and the excise taxes will be turned over to the States.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 | Various
I am going to extend your contract until phase-out has been completed.
The Lani People | J. F. Bone

British Dictionary definitions for phase out

phase out

verb

(tr, adverb) to discontinue or withdraw gradually

nounphase-out

the action or an instance of phasing out: a phase-out of conventional forces

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