Any sentences including it.....
2007-03-12 12:17:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It means to get rid of something progressively, a little bit at a time, until it has finally disappeared.
"There is little demand for Ancient Greek in the syllabus, so we plan to phase it out. Students already studying it will continue to do so, but no beginners' classes will be held in future."
2007-03-12 12:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To slowly and progressively remove something which was for some time considered common and good for the times.
It could be as easy as updating a filing system to be more efficient and run smoother, and slowly replacing and removing the old system which worked and has been used for years.
e.g.
A lot a school canteens have begun to phase out any snack foods which are considered to be unhealthy in a fight against the war of child obesity.
2007-03-12 19:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by smile_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means when something is
replaced or changed in period of time.
2007-03-12 19:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋