1. The process of closing something slowly or incrementally over a period of time
The store announced a gradual closure over the next six months.
A loja anunciou um fechamento gradual ao longo dos próximos seis meses.
2. In business or operations, a phased shutdown or wind-down process
The company implemented a gradual closure of its unprofitable branches.
A empresa implementou um fechamento gradual de suas filiais não lucrativas.
3. Progressive or staged reduction of operations or services
The gradual closure of the factory affected hundreds of workers.
O fechamento gradual da fábrica afetou centenas de trabalhadores.