Grammar fix
phase out
gradually stop using
To slowly stop using or producing something over a period of time, rather than all at once.
phrasal verbB2occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The company plans to phase out single-use plastics by next year.
Many countries are trying to phase out coal power in order to reduce pollution.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: They will phase out of the old system.
Say: They will phase out the old system.
'Phase out' takes the thing directly — no 'of'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Incrementally discontinue the use of' is jargon; 'phase out' is plain.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
phase out
- phase out
- gradually
- phase out plastic
- be phased out