échelonner
Meanings
Verb
1. to position (people, objects, etc.) at intervals (transitive, military)
2. to space (something) out (transitive)
3. to spread, stagger (payments, etc.) (transitive)
Examples2
L'entreprise tente d'échelonner les heures de travail.
The company is attempting to stagger work hours.
Il a payé la dette par versements échelonnés.
He paid the debt through instalments.