Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
phase in greener tech
Meaning
to introduce environmentally friendly technology gradually
Example
Factories **phase in greener tech** so upgrades don’t disrupt output.
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phase in innovation
Meaning
to introduce innovation gradually
Example
They decided to **phase in innovation** to minimize disruption.
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phase in new strategies
Meaning
to introduce new methods gradually
Example
The firm will **phase in** new financial strategies over the next year.
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phase in recovery
Meaning
to introduce recovery measures gradually over time
Example
The government decided to **phase in recovery** policies to avoid economic shocks.
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phase in reforms
Meaning
to introduce changes gradually over time
Example
The administration plans to **phase in reforms** in the tax system.
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phase into
Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
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phase out debts
Meaning
to gradually reduce or eliminate debts
Example
The government plans to **phase out debts** over the next decade.
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phase out late nights
Meaning
to gradually stop staying up very late
Example
I'm **phasing out late nights** so morning workouts feel better.
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phase out of
Meaning
to gradually stop using or producing something
Example
The company decided to **phase out of** non-profitable divisions.
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phase out old habits
Meaning
to gradually stop doing something that no longer fits
Example
To stay relevant, we must **phase out old habits** that slow progress.
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phase out restrictions
Meaning
to gradually remove limitations on trade
Example
The country plans to **phase out restrictions** on foreign imports over five years.
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phase out subsidies
Meaning
to gradually stop providing financial support or benefits
Example
The government plans to **phase out subsidies** for fossil fuels over the next five years.
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phase over into
Meaning
to transition gradually from one state into another
Example
We'll **phase over into** hybrid work across the spring.
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phase over to
Meaning
to switch operations gradually to another system
Example
They plan to **phase over to** a paperless office within six months.
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phase through
Meaning
to move gradually through stages of change
Example
The company plans to **phase through** several steps to modernize its operations.
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pick apart
Meaning
to criticize something in detail
Example
The reviewer **picked apart** the movie for its weak plot.
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pick apart from
Meaning
to separate or distinguish from others
Example
It’s hard to **pick her apart from** her twin sister.
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pick at
Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
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pick back up
Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s **pick back up** where we left off yesterday.
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pick off
Meaning
to shoot or remove one by one
Example
The sniper **picked off** the enemies from a distance.
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pick on
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
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pick out
Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
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pick out of
Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
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pick over
Meaning
to examine things carefully to choose the best
Example
She **picked over** the apples to find the freshest ones.