diff --git a/compiler/src/dotty/tools/dotc/core/Contexts.scala b/compiler/src/dotty/tools/dotc/core/Contexts.scala
index 27859abaae52..848a058cfd2c 100644
--- a/compiler/src/dotty/tools/dotc/core/Contexts.scala
+++ b/compiler/src/dotty/tools/dotc/core/Contexts.scala
@@ -872,12 +872,12 @@ object Contexts {
     /** The loader that loads the members of _root_ */
     def rootLoader(root: TermSymbol)(using Context): SymbolLoader = platform.rootLoader(root)
 
-    // Set up some phases to get started */
-    usePhases(List(SomePhase))
-
     /** The standard definitions */
     val definitions: Definitions = new Definitions
 
+    // Set up some phases to get started */
+    usePhases(List(SomePhase))
+
     /** Initializes the `ContextBase` with a starting context.
      *  This initializes the `platform` and the `definitions`.
      */