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phase-out|ˈfeɪzaʊt|
[f. phase v. 5 d.]
A gradual removal or planned elimination. Also attrib.
1958Time (Atlantic ed.) 6 Oct. 26 The Moroccans countered a request for a three-year phase-out. 1960Economist 8 Oct. 126/1 Britain has thus given de facto recognition to the Norwegian twelve-mile limit, but the ten year phase-out period for fishing in the outer six miles will do something to cushion the blow to Hull and Grimsby. 1961Ann. Reg. 1960 298 There was a planned phase-out in the field of economic aid. 1969New Scientist 28 Aug. 421/1 The RAF..is to assign more strike aircraft to cover Britain's seaward approaches as the phase-out of the Navy's carriers proceeds. 1972Science 12 May 618/3 In 1971 Shell announced the phase-out of the Emeryville station. 1975Daily Tel. 7 May 8/5 Unless the Government abandoned some [Bills], there seemed little chance of beginning the pay-beds phase-out until 1976 at the earliest. |