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phase

[feɪz]

phase Definition

  • 1a distinct period or stage in a process of change or forming part of something's development
  • 2a 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

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Idioms Using 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 synchronization or alignment with something else

    Example

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

  • not in synchronization or alignment with something else

    Example

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

Phrases with phase

  • to introduce something gradually or in stages

    Example

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

  • to gradually stop using or producing something

    Example

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

  • 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.

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