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phase out
to discontinue gradually
In more detail
1. (verb) to gradually stop using or discontinue something over a period of time
2. (verb) to introduce something gradually in stages
Examples
- 1. The company will phase out the old software by next year.
- 2. The new system will be phased out over the next few months.
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