phased
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfeɪzd// UK //fˈeɪzd// phased
adj. happening in stages or steps rather than all at once. You use this to describe a change that is planned to be slow and careful.
adj. carried out in a series of planned stages or intervals. Often used to describe the implementation of new policies or the withdrawal of services.
The company started a phased return to the office.
The government announced a phased reopening of schools, starting with the youngest students first.
A phased approach to the software rollout allowed the technical team to identify and resolve bugs before the system reached the entire user base.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often paired with 'approach', 'rollout', or 'withdrawal'.