phase in

phrasal verb

phased in; phasing in; phases in

: to start to use or do (something) gradually over a period of time : to introduce (something) slowly

The country is phasing in new paper currency.

The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.

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The restaurant, which began its soft opening phase in mid-January, currently offers just two 12-person seatings for a four-course, prix fixe tasting menu ($70) per night. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 To prepare for this demographic shift, China has begun phasing in higher statutory retirement ages, a move that has added to many younger citizens' anxieties over the future. —

John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 The political view Emergency - the title of the film - signifies the 21-month long phase in Indian history when democracy was shut down in the country. —

Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Sevilla’s then sporting director cited two phases in recruitment; gross tracking and net tracking. —

Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for phase in