1. to finish or conclude something slowly over a period of time rather than abruptly
The medication's effects end gradually as it leaves your system.
Os efeitos do medicamento terminam gradualmente conforme sai do seu sistema.
2. to reduce intensity, frequency, or involvement in something progressively
Their friendship ended gradually after they moved to different cities.
A amizade deles terminou gradualmente depois que se mudaram para cidades diferentes.