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transitive. To divide into or carry out in several stages.
transitive. To organize, carry out, or introduce in phases (phase, n.2 2a). Frequently with in (or out): to introduce into (or withdraw from) use…
To cause (a person) to pass through stages; to bring about (something) in stages.