phase

noun
UK: /feɪz/
US: /feɪz/

  1. A stage in a process or in the development of something.

    1. We are in the final phase of the project now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The moon goes through different phases each month, changing its appearance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular period of time in which something happens.

    1. She is going through a difficult phase right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many teenagers go through a rebellious phase as they become more independent. [ ] [ ]

  3. One aspect of something with several aspects.

    1. Let's consider another phase of the problem before we decide. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is exploring a new phase of product development to increase profits. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stage period time aspect part step
phase verb

  1. To do something gradually in stages.

    1. We will phase in the new rules slowly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to phase out the old system over the next year. [ ] [ ]

  2. To schedule or introduce something in gradual stages.

    1. The construction work will be phased over several months. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager decided to phase the introduction of the new software. [ ] [ ]
phase phrasal-verb

  1. To discontinue something in stages.

    1. They decided to phase out the old model this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government intends to phase out nuclear weapons to protect the environment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "phase" in English means: A stage in a process or in the development of something., A particular period of time in which something happens., One aspect of something with several aspects..

The phonetic transcription of "phase" is /feɪz/ in British English and /feɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "phase": stage, period, time, aspect, part, step.

Example usage of "phase": "We are in the final phase of the project now.". More examples on the page.