Phase out Meaning in English

expression

US

UK

Definition

To gradually stop using or producing something over a period of time, rather than ending it suddenly.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in business, government, or technical contexts to describe a slow, planned process of removal, not something done suddenly. Common with policies, products, technologies, or procedures. Often used in passive form: 'is being phased out.'

• Spanish: eliminar gradualmente - retirar poco a poco
• Portuguese (BR): eliminar gradualmente - retirar aos poucos
• Portuguese (PT): eliminar gradualmente - retirar aos poucos
• Chinese (Simplified): 逐步淘汰 - 逐步停止使用
• Chinese (Traditional): 逐步淘汰 - 逐步停止使用
• Hindi: धीरे-धीरे समाप्त करना
• Arabic: التخلص التدريجي
• Bengali: ক্রমশ বন্ধ করা - ধাপে ধাপে বাদ দেওয়া
• Russian: постепенно прекращать - поэтапно выводить
• Japanese: 段階的に廃止する - 徐々にやめる
• Vietnamese: dần dần loại bỏ - ngừng sử dụng một cách từ từ
• Korean: 점진적으로 폐지하다 - 단계적으로 없애다
• Turkish: aşamalı olarak kaldırmak - yavaş yavaş sonlandırmak
• Urdu: تدریجی طور پر ختم کرنا
• Indonesian: menghapuskan secara bertahap - menghentikan secara perlahan

Example Sentences

Our school wants to phase out paper homework and move everything online.

natural

The company will phase out old computers over the next year.

basic

They plan to phase out plastic bags in all stores.

basic

The use of coal is being phased out in many countries.

basic

Lightbulbs that use a lot of energy are being phased out everywhere.

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They've decided to phase out the old logo and introduce a new one next year.

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