1. A gradual or staged closure of a business, facility, or operation completed in sequential phases rather than all at once
The factory implemented a phased closure to minimize layoffs and allow workers time to find new employment.
A fábrica implementou um fechamento por fases para minimizar demissões e permitir que os trabalhadores tivessem tempo para encontrar novo emprego.
2. In project management or urban planning, a systematic shutdown or completion of activities divided into planned stages
The shopping center's phased closure allowed tenants to relocate gradually.
O fechamento por fases do centro comercial permitiu que os inquilinos se realocassem gradualmente.