phase
/feɪz/ verb C2- To begin—if construed with "in"—or to discontinue—if construed with out—(doing) something over a period of time (i.e. in phases). · The use of the obsolete machines was gradually phased out as the new models were phased in.
- To determine haplotypes in (data) when genotypes are known.
- To pass into or through a solid object.
- To use a phaser.
He/she/it phases · Past phased · Past participle phased · -ing form phasing
Verb forms
- Base form
- phase
- He/she/it
- phases
- Past
- phased
- Past participle
- phased
- -ing form
- phasing
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“Speaking professionally, it was admirably done,” cried I, looking in amazement at this man who was forever confounding me with some new phase of his astuteness.
It was a new phase of his character to me, for I had never before seen him show any keen interest in natural objects.
She noted that her parents fundamentally misunderstood her fascination, assuming it was merely a fleeting and impractical adolescent phase.
They must systematically phase out exhibits featuring large, wide-ranging mammals, focusing instead on species that can genuinely thrive within the spatial limitations of an urban footprint.
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