Словарь синонимов английского языка - phase

(n) 1. stage, period, development, step: The boy is just going through a phase. 2. time, moment, juncture, occasion: At this phase of the discussion, I should like to introduce a new subject. 3. state, form, shape, configuration, aspect, appearance, look, condition, status: Here is a diagram of the phases of the moon at various points in its orbit. 4. facet, side, angle, viewpoint, point of fiew, Colloq slant: Only one phase of the argument has so far been presented. -(v) 5. phase in. (gradually) introduce, usher in, work in, inject, insebt, insinuate, include, incorporate: The new work schedules will be phased in over the next month. 6. phase out. ease out or off, taper off, wind up, put a stop to, (gradually) eliminate, remove, withdraw, discontinue, end: The use of non-biodegradable and non-recyclable packaging is being phased out.