Question 144
HardOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
The city will PHASE OUT diesel buses over the next five years.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
To phase out something is to stop using it gradually, as "over the next five years" shows.
Worth noting
Buy more is the opposite.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "phase out"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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