phase
gb/fˈeɪz/ us/fˈeɪz/
B1
English
~ 1700
szakasz, fázis, időszak, fokozatosan bevezet, fokozatosan kivezet, halmazállapot
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is in [a/the] phase
The project is now in its final phase before launch.
A projekt jelenleg az indulás előtti utolsó szakaszában van.
Adolescence is a challenging phase for many teenagers.
A serdülőkor sok tinédzser számára kihívásokkal teli életszakasz.
The moon is in its waxing phase this week.
Learner examples
This is the first phase of the plan.
Ez a terv első szakasza.
He is going through a happy phase.
Most egy boldog időszakát éli.
We are in the last phase of the work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'phase' with 'face' due to similar pronunciation.
Meaning
A stage in a process
Collocations
final phase
|early phase
|development phase
|transition phase
Synonyms
stage (Most common everyday synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Antonyms
whole (Refers to the entirety rather than one stage.)
Themes
general
|life
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
One part or step in the growth or change of something.
A distinct period or stage in the development or progress of something.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to phase [something] [in/out]
The company will phase in the new system over six months.
A vállalat hat hónap alatt fokozatosan vezeti be az új rendszert.
They are phasing out old technology to reduce costs.
A költségek csökkentése érdekében fokozatosan kivezetik a régi technológiát.
The government plans to phase down coal use.
Learner examples
We will phase in the new rules.
Fokozatosan fogjuk bevezetni az új szabályokat.
They will phase out this product next year.
Jövőre fokozatosan kivezetik ezt a terméket.
The school will phase in the new program slowly.
Common mistake:
Learners may omit 'in' or 'out' after 'phase', which changes the meaning.
Meaning
To arrange in stages
Collocations
phase in
|phase out
|phase down
Synonyms
implement gradually (Describes carrying out over time; more formal.)
Antonyms
abruptly start/stop (Opposite of gradual introduction or removal.)
Themes
business
|planning
|work
Definition
To do or make something happen slowly, step by step.
To plan or carry out something gradually in separate steps or stages.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
fázis
B2
The two waves are exactly in phase.
A két hullám pontosan azonos fázisban van.
Water can exist in a solid, liquid, or gas phase.
A víz szilárd, folyékony vagy gáz halmazállapotban is létezhet.
A phase shift occurred due to interference.
Learner examples
The moon has different phases.
A Holdnak különböző fázisai vannak.
The two lights are out of phase.
A két fény nincs fázisban egymással.
Ice is the solid phase of water.
Meaning
State in a periodic process
Collocations
phase shift
|in phase
|out of phase
Synonyms
cycle stage (Used mainly in scientific contexts.)
Antonyms
continuous flow (No distinct stages or cycles.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
One part of a cycle that happens again and again, like in science or machines.
A specific stage in a repeating cycle, especially in physics, chemistry, or engineering.
Grammar
Dictionary form
phase
IPA
GB/fˈeɪz/
US/fˈeɪz/
Syllables & stress
phase (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (phase)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: phase
- Plural: phases
Verb
- Base: phase
- 3rd Person Singular: phases
- Present Participle: phasing
- Past: phased
Word family
Forms
phases
noun
phasing
verb
phased
verb
Related words
phaseout
noun
Expressions
phase in
1/fˈeɪz ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Start using gradually
To slowly start using or doing something new.
Examples
- The new system will be phased in over three months.
- They plan to phase in the updated rules next year.
phase out
1/fˈeɪz ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Stop using gradually
To slowly stop using or making something.
Examples
- They are phasing out paper tickets.
- The store will phase out plastic bags over the next year.