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accomplish gradually

[ə-ˈkäm-plish ˈɡraj-ə-wə-lē]
verb phrase
realizar gradualmente
1. to achieve or complete something slowly and in stages over a period of time
She accomplished her goals gradually through consistent effort and dedication.
Ela realizou seus objetivos gradualmente através de esforço e dedicação consistentes.
2. to make progress toward a goal in small increments rather than all at once
The project was accomplished gradually, with each team member contributing step by step.
O projeto foi realizado gradualmente, com cada membro da equipe contribuindo passo a passo.
Synonyms
achieve graduallyaccomplish step by steprealize progressivelycomplete incrementallyattain slowly
Antonyms
accomplish quicklyachieve instantlycomplete abruptlyfinish immediately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
realizar gradualmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conseguir aos poucos
colloquial alternative meaning 'to get little by little'
São Paulo
levar a cabo gradualmente
formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
concretizar gradualmente
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step
little by little
bit by bit
one step at a time
slow and steady wins the race
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