English / word
phase-out
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A process of gradually discontinuing, reducing, or eliminating something over time.
In context
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A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
Synonyms
gradual withdrawal,elimination,winding down
Antonyms
introduction,rollout,implementation
Collocations
gradual phase-out,agree on a phase-out,complete phase-out