to move gradually through stages of change
変化の段階を徐々に通過する (henka no dankai wo jyojo ni tsuka suru)
"The company plans to phase through several steps to modernize its operations."
"その会社はオペレーションを近代化するためにいくつかのステップをフェーズスルーする予定です。" (Sono kaisha wa operēshon wo kindaika suru tame ni ikutsu ka no suteppu wo phase suru yotei desu)
to pay attention to your inner voice or emotions
to become popular or well-accepted among people
to aim to be the best at something
to fail to meet a goal or expectation
to suddenly start crying loudly
to support or defend someone as part of a group