in stages

• Fait de réaliser quelque chose progressivement, étape par étape ou par phases successives, plutôt que d'un coup.

A phrase meaning to do something gradually, step by step, or in separate phases rather than all at once.

1. Gradually or step by stepB1formal

   Done in separate parts or phases, not all at once.

   par étapes

   • The project will be completed in stages over the next year.
   • They are renovating the house in stages to manage the budget.
   • The new system will be implemented in stages to avoid disruption.