gradually finish
[/ˈɡrædʒuəli ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
verb phrase
terminar gradualmente
1. to complete or end something slowly over a period of time, rather than all at once
She gradually finished her degree while working full-time.
Ela terminou gradualmente seu diploma enquanto trabalhava em tempo integral.
2. to consume or use up something little by little until it is completely gone
He gradually finished the bottle of wine throughout the evening.
Ele terminou gradualmente a garrafa de vinho ao longo da noite.
3. to bring something to a close in stages or increments
The company gradually finished its operations in the old facility.
A empresa terminou gradualmente suas operações na instalação antiga.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'gradually finish' is commonly used in business and academic settings to describe the systematic completion of projects, programs, or consumption of resources. In Brazil, the phrase reflects the cultural tendency toward flexibility and incremental progress, while in the USA it often relates to strategic planning and resource management.
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