phase
🇺🇸
/feɪz/
🇬🇧
/feɪz/
noun
B2
a step or stage in a process
The first phase of the project will begin next month.
R
the changing shape of the moon as seen from Earth
We learned about the different moon phase in science class.
verb
R
to do something in steps over time
The new rules will be phased in gradually.
translation
a step or stage in a process; the changing shape of the moon as seen from Earth
to do something in steps over time
Word Forms
Plural
phases
Progressive
phasing
Past
phased
Perfect
phased
3rd Present
phases