PHASE
- to plan or carry out by phases (distinct stages of development) [v PHASED, PHASES, PHASING] : PHASEAL [adj], PHASIC [adj]
- stage in a process of change or development
- to reduce by gradual stages
- to put into use gradually
- to bring to an end gradually
- to carry out in distinct stages or development [v PHASED, PHASING, PHASES]