phase in

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.

Examples of phase in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

State economists have projected that local governments will lose nearly $5 billion in the first year and nearly $12 billion a year once the exemption is fully phased in. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

Fast-forward to 2026, and the team partnered with Macy’s to bring to life the next phase in Earl’s evolution. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

The return to office transition would be phased in over time depending on location. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

The episode offers a glimpse into a new phase in cybersecurity in which AI helps defenders find vulnerabilities while giving them less time to fix them. — Harry Booth, Time, 23 Oct. 2026

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