English / phrasal verb
Phase out plastics
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to systematically and gradually discontinue the manufacturing and usage of plastic products
In context
01
The city council announced a two-year timeline to phase out plastics across all local retail shops.
02
Supermarkets have decided to phase out plastics by providing shoppers with sturdy cloth bags.
Synonyms
Eliminate plastic usage,ban single-use plastics,discontinue plastics
Antonyms
Introduce plastics,expand plastic production,mass-produce plastics
Collocations
Plan to phase out plastics,phase out plastics completely,target to phase out plastics