phase·out
ˈfāz-ˌau̇t 
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases
phased out; phasing out; phases out
: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases
: to stop production or operation by phases
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2012
The United Nations itself now calls for the phaseout of coal, oil, and methane gas.
—Genevieve Guenther, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
That effect will mostly phase out after this season, but it’s had a huge impact on roster age.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Reactors on their way OUT: Japan: The latest phaseout news came from Japan, the epicenter of nuclear distrust since the earthquake and subsequent meltdowns in 2011.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2012
The United Nations itself now calls for the phaseout of coal, oil, and methane gas.
—Genevieve Guenther, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
According to an internal memo, USAID staff were notified that all roles not mandated by law will be phased out in July and September.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
That effect will mostly phase out after this season, but it’s had a huge impact on roster age.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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