phase out
Third Person
phases out
Present Participle
phasing out
Past Tense
phased out
Past Participle
phased out
1
to gradually stop using, producing, or providing something
- The company plans to phase out the older models of their smartphones next year.
- Due to environmental concerns, many cities are looking to phase plastic bags out.
- The old curriculum will be phased out as the new one is introduced to schools.
- As electric cars become more popular, there's a push to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles.
- The manufacturer decided to phase the product out due to decreasing sales.
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