phase

phase
noun
ADJECTIVE
early, first, initial, preliminary, primary
start-up

The co-op is still in the start-up phase.

second, secondary, etc.
current, latest, new, present
final, last
intermediate, transition
temporary
critical, crucial, important

the critical phase of the operation

distinct

The period can be divided into three distinct phases.

acute, chronic (both medical)

the acute phase of the disease

recovery (medical)
experimental, testing

The process is still in its testing phase.

planning

during the planning phase of an operation

design

early in the project's design phase

VERB + PHASE
begin, enter, initiate, launch, open, start

Society has entered a technological phase of evolution.

go through

It's just a phase he's going through.

reach

as the team reaches the later phases of product development

mark

the main Catholic rituals that mark important phases in a person's life

complete, pass
PREPOSITION
during a/the phase

During the first phase of expansion staff will move to the new offices.

in a/the phase

In the earliest phase of mental disorder, relatives feel confused.

phase in

a new phase in the European economy

phase of

a calendar highlighting the phases of the moon


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