0
Zafar142003 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Phase out or phasing out?

The Government has decided on replacing this means of transportation. The planned phase out/ phasing out of auto-rickshaws will take place from November.

Which of the emboldened phrases should be used?
  

Top answer

PHASE OUT seems to be one of those verb/adverb combinations in English that is in the process of trying to become a noun. I see it written as PHASEOUT and as PHASE-OUT in respected publications. PHASING OUT would be the more traditional wording.

— Grammar Glitch

  • PHASE OUT seems to be one of those verb/adverb combinations in English that is in the process of trying to become a noun.
  • I see it written as PHASEOUT and as PHASE-OUT in respected publications.
  • PHASING OUT would be the more traditional wording.
  • In your example, I would suggest using PHASE-OUT, but this is certainly not a grammatical rule at this point.
  • I would choose the hyphenated word because PHASE OUT still looks like a verb with an adverb and because PHASEOUT (with the two vowels together) looks confusing to me.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
PHASE OUT seems to be one of those verb/adverb combinations in English that is in the process of trying to become a noun. I see it written as PHASEOUT and as PHASE-OUT in respected publications. PHASING OUT would be the more traditional wording.

In your example, I would suggest using PHASE-OUT, but this is certainly not a grammatical rule at this point. I would choose the hyphenated w
0
0
In my opinion, both phase-out and phase out are fine.
While phasing out is traditional and correct, I don't think it fits as well in a journalistic setting.
___

Also, note this:

... will take place from starting in November. / ... will start in November.

CJ
0
0
Thanks Grammar Glitch and CalifJim. Any other ideas?
0
0
I think you don't need others.
0

Related Questions