Collocations for phase - noun
ADJ.
early, first, initial, primary | second, secondary, etc. | current, latest, new, present | final, last | intermediate, transition | temporary | critical, crucial, important
the critical phase of the operation
the critical phase of the operation
distinct
The period can be divided into three distinct phases.
The period can be divided into three distinct phases.
VERB + PHASE
begin, enter, open, start
Society has entered a technological phase of evolution.
Society has entered a technological phase of evolution.
go through
It''s just a phase he''s going through.
It''s just a phase he''s going through.
complete, pass
PREP.
during a/the ~
During the first phase of expansion staff will move to the new offices.
During the first phase of expansion staff will move to the new offices.
in a/the ~
In the earliest phase of mental disorder, relatives feel confused.
In the earliest phase of mental disorder, relatives feel confused.
~ in
a new phase in the European economy
a new phase in the European economy