phase out

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
phase out
    v 1: terminate gradually [ant: {phase in}]
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Phase out \Phase" out`\ (f[=a]z" out`), v. t.
   To halt (an activity) in steps, or gradually; as, to phase
   out use of 386-based PC's.
   [PJC]
antiflux / dictionary / phase out
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