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gradual finish
[ˈɡrædjuəl ˈfɪnɪʃ]
noun
pl: gradual finishes
acabamento gradual
1.
A process or result where something ends or concludes slowly and progressively rather than abruptly
The project had a gradual finish, with tasks being completed over several weeks.
O projeto teve um acabamento gradual, com tarefas sendo concluídas ao longo de várias semanas.
2.
In design or manufacturing, a surface treatment that transitions smoothly from one state to another
The furniture featured a gradual finish from matte to glossy.
O móvel apresentava um acabamento gradual de fosco para brilhante.
3.
A concluding phase that diminishes intensity or prominence progressively
The concert had a gradual finish with the volume decreasing slowly.
O concerto teve um acabamento gradual com o volume diminuindo lentamente.
Synonyms
gradual conclusion
phased completion
progressive finish
slow ending
Antonyms
abrupt finish
sudden ending
sharp finish
immediate conclusion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
acabamento gradual
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
término gradual
Alternative term sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
conclusão gradual
Preferred in formal or technical Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
fade out gradually
phase out slowly
taper off
wind down progressively
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