phase out

verb

1. tr, adverb to discontinue or withdraw gradually

noun

1. the action or an instance of phasing out

   a phase-out of conventional forces

Example Sentences

To that end, the budget postpones federal phase-out of incandescent electric bulbs.

From The Daily Beast

U.S. policy since 2007 has been to phase out incandescent light bulbs.

From The Daily Beast

The phase-out of incandescent light bulbs began with the 75- and 100-watt bulbs.

From 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?

From The Daily Beast

Before we increase rates, let's phase out every possible deduction.

From 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.

From Project Gutenberg

I am going to extend your contract until phase-out has been completed.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cancel
• eliminate
• terminate
• weed out