phase

Definition

Examples

The first phase of the construction will finish in March.

Synonyms

• stageany distinct time period in a sequence of events
• stepany maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
• periodan amount of time

Collocations

• Easy initial phase of construction
  to initial phase of construction, meaning to mark with one's initials
• Medium enter phase two of testing
  to join, participate, or input into an agreement or space regarding phase two of testing
• Hard phase out obsolete manufacturing plants
  to phase out obsolete manufacturing plants, meaning to arrange in phases or stages
• Very Hard temporary phase passing without lasting harm
  describing temporary phase passing without lasting harm (a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis)