phase

[feɪz]

phase Definition

• 1. a distinct period or stage in a process of change or forming part of something's development
• 2. a stage in a person's psychological development, especially a period of temporary difficulty during adolescence or a particular stage during childhood

Using phase: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "phase" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The project is in its final phase.

• Example

  She's going through a rebellious phase.

• Example

  The moon goes through different phases throughout the month.

• Example

  The company is phasing out its older products.

phase Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for phase

• stage
• period
• step
• point
• component

Antonyms for phase

• whole
• totality

Idioms Using phase

• go through a phase

  to experience a temporary period of change or difficulty

  Example

  She's going through a phase of rebellion, but I'm sure she'll grow out of it.

• in phase

  in synchronization or alignment with something else

  Example

  The two machines need to be in phase for the system to work properly.

• out of phase

  not in synchronization or alignment with something else

  Example

  The two machines were out of phase, causing the system to malfunction.

Phrases with phase

• phase in

  to introduce something gradually or in stages

  Example

  The new policy will be phased in over the next six months.

• phase out

  to gradually stop using or producing something

  Example

  The company is phasing out its older products and introducing new ones.

• phase shift

  a change in the timing or phase of a wave, especially a sound wave or electromagnetic wave

  Example

  The phase shift of the sound wave caused an echo effect.

Origins of phase

from Greek 'phaínein', meaning 'to appear'

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Summary: phase in Brief

The term 'phase' [feɪz] refers to a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development, such as 'The project is in its final phase.' It can also refer to a stage in a person's psychological development, exemplified by 'She's going through a rebellious phase.' Phases can be introduced gradually, as in 'phase in,' or stopped gradually, as in 'phase out.' The idiom 'go through a phase' denotes a temporary period of change or difficulty.