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develop carefully

[dɪˈvɛləp ˈkɛrfəli]
verb phrase
desenvolver com cuidado
1. to grow or create something gradually and with attention to detail, avoiding mistakes or damage
The team will develop carefully the new software feature to ensure quality.
A equipe desenvolverá com cuidado a nova funcionalidade do software para garantir qualidade.
2. to advance or progress methodically and thoughtfully
She developed carefully her professional skills over the years.
Ela desenvolveu com cuidado suas habilidades profissionais ao longo dos anos.
Synonyms
nurture graduallycultivate methodicallybuild cautiouslyadvance thoughtfully
Antonyms
develop hastilyrush developmentneglectabandon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver com cuidado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desenvolver com cautela
More formal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolver com jeito
Colloquial variation meaning 'develop skillfully'
Portugal
desenvolver cuidadosamente
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it slow and steady
step by step approach
dot your i's and cross your t's
build something solid
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