phasing out

[/ˈfeɪzɪŋ aʊt/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
eliminação gradual
1. The process of gradually discontinuing or removing something over a period of time
The company is phasing out its older product line to make room for new innovations.
A empresa está fazendo a eliminação gradual de sua linha de produtos antiga para abrir espaço para novas inovações.
2. To slowly reduce or withdraw something until it no longer exists
The government is phasing out subsidies for fossil fuels.
O governo está eliminando gradualmente os subsídios para combustíveis fósseis.
3. To systematically retire or decommission something in stages
They are phasing out the old manufacturing equipment over the next two years.
Eles estão desativando gradualmente o equipamento de fabricação antigo nos próximos dois anos.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business, government, and environmental contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions about sustainability, technology updates, and economic policy. The concept reflects a practical approach to change management that allows for adaptation rather than abrupt discontinuation.
NYC Slang
phasing out / getting rid of
Synonyms / Sinônimos
discontinuingeliminating graduallywithdrawingretiringdecommissioningwinding downtapering off
Antonyms / Antônimos
introducinglaunchingimplementingexpandingscaling up

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eliminação gradual
Most common translation across Brazil
São Paulo
descontinuação progressiva
More formal business terminology used in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
retirada gradual
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
eliminação faseada
Portuguese European variant using 'faseada'

Related Words

phase inphasegradualdiscontinuetransitiondeprecatesunset

Related Idioms & Phrases

phase something out gradually
in the process of phasing out
phasing out by 2025
gradually phase out
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