phase out

verb

1. tr, adverb to discontinue or withdraw gradually

noun

1. the action or an instance of phasing out

   a phase-out of conventional forces

Example Sentences

In a letter to the UN, senior figures say countries should not host the talks if they don’t support the phase out of fossil energy.

From BBC

The company did not specify when Freevee services will be fully phased out, but said the “Watch for Free” feature will be available on Prime Video detail pages in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

For its part Nestle says it is listening to concerns, and is phasing out added sugar in baby food - but that balancing the nutritional profile and composition of the product with taste takes time.

From BBC

The Clean Ports funding could phase out more than a quarter of the diesel equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

And bearer bonds were just another in this series of popular tropes, one that’s become less popular as these bonds have been phased out.

From Salon

Related Words

• cancel
• eliminate
• terminate
• weed out