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

Once the plant came back online, power was restored to buildings and campus facilities in stages. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

One of Foss’s favorite moments is the staircase, which, fittingly, came together in stages—and a series of creative adjustments. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

That strategy would let R3 expand capacity in stages as demand develops. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Testing data transfers in stages can help uncover inconsistencies early and reduce the risk of disrupting program operations. — Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 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