Change at work · Work
phase in
introduce gradually
To phase in something means to introduce it gradually rather than all at once.
This vs that
They're phasing in the new rules over the summer.
They're rolling out the new rules nationwide.
Hear it in real life
Are we switching to the new reporting system next week?
No, they're phasing it in over the next three months.
The school is phasing in the new timetable so staff have time to adjust.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
'Phase in' is the normal concise way to describe a gradual introduction at work.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The company phased gradually in the new system.
Say: The company phased in the new system gradually.
Put 'in' next to the object, or use it after the object without splitting the phrase.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
phase in ___ over ___
They're phasing in the new timetable over the next term.
The company phased in the changes over several months.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about change at work.
adapt to change
Good teams learn to adapt to change quickly.
go through a restructure
The company is going through a major restructure.
Change at work words
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Your turn: say it out loud
They're phasing in the new rules.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
phase in
introduce gradually
“The school is phasing in the new timetable so staff have time to adjust.”
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