in stages

phrase

: in a series of separate steps rather than all at one time

The changes will be made in stages.

Examples of in stages in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the company, the equipment will be delivered in stages, starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Hyosung plans to increase its annual capacity in stages from 50,000 to 200,000 metric tons as demand grows. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

The second phase, dubbed Dearborn Park II, is south of Roosevelt Road and was completed in stages starting in 1989. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

As is, of course, Times Square, pedestrianized (to much shouting) in stages from 2009 to 2017. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in stages

• engages
• messuages
• osages
• outrages
• ages
• cages
• gages
• gauges
• mages
• pages
• phages
• sages