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in phase

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in⋅phase

  [in-feyz]
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–adjective Electricity.
having the same phase.
Origin:
1910–15; orig. phrase in phase
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phase   (fāz)   
n.  

  1. A distinct stage of development: "The American occupation of Japan fell into three successive phases" (Edwin O. Reischauer).

  2. A temporary manner, attitude, or pattern of behavior: just a passing phase.

  3. An aspect; a part: every phase of the operation.

  4. Astronomy One of the cyclically recurring apparent forms of the moon or a planet.

  5. Physics

    1. A particular stage in a periodic process or phenomenon.

    2. The fraction of a complete cycle elapsed as measured from a specified reference point and often expressed as an angle.

    3. Any of the forms or states, solid, liquid, gas, or plasma, in which matter can exist, depending on temperature and pressure.

    4. A discrete homogeneous part of a material system that is mechanically separable from the rest, as is ice from water.

  6. Chemistry

    1. Any of the forms or states, solid, liquid, gas, or plasma, in which matter can exist, depending on temperature and pressure.

    2. A discrete homogeneous part of a material system that is mechanically separable from the rest, as is ice from water.

  7. Biology A characteristic form, appearance, or stage of development that occurs in a cycle or that distinguishes some individuals of a group: the white color phase of a weasel; the swarming phase of locusts.

tr.v.   phased, phas·ing, phas·es

  1. To plan or carry out systematically by phases.

  2. To set or regulate so as to be synchronized.

Phrasal Verb(s):
phase inTo introduce, one stage at a time.
phase outTo bring or come to an end, one stage at a time.

Idiom(s):
in phaseIn a correlated or synchronized way.

Idiom(s):
out of phaseIn an unsynchronized or uncorrelated way.

[Back-formation from New Latin phasēs, phases of the moon, from Greek phaseis, pl. of phasis, appearance, from phainein, to show; see bhā-1 in Indo-European roots.]
pha'sic (fā'zĭk) adj.
Synonyms: These nouns refer to a particular or possible way of viewing something, such as an object or a process: Phase refers to a stage or period of change or development: "A phase of my life was closing tonight, a new one opening tomorrow" (Charlotte Brontë).
Aspect is the way something appears at a specific vantage point: considered all aspects of the project.
A facet is one of numerous aspects: studying the many facets of the intricate problem.
Angle suggests a limitation of perspective, frequently with emphasis on the observer's own point of view: the reporter's angle on the story.
Side refers to something having two or more parts or aspects: "Much might be said on both sides" (Joseph Addison).
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Idioms & Phrases

in phase

Also, in sync. In a correlated or synchronized way; in accord, in harmony. For example, If everyone were in phase we could step up the schedule, or John and Pat often say the same thing at the same time; their minds are perfectly in sync. Both versions of this idiom refer to physical phenomena. The first, dating from the second half of the 1800s, alludes to being at the same stage in a series of movements. The second, a slangy abbreviation of synchronization dating from the mid-1900s, alludes to exact coincidence in the time or rate of movement. Also see in step; phase in; for the antonym, see out of phase.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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