incrementally ended

[/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli ˈɛndɪd/]
verb phrase (past participle)
terminado incrementalmente
1. brought to a close or conclusion in small, gradual steps or stages rather than abruptly
The project was incrementally ended over several months as funding decreased.
O projeto foi terminado incrementalmente ao longo de vários meses conforme o financiamento diminuía.
2. phased out or discontinued gradually in successive stages
The old software system was incrementally ended in favor of the new platform.
O sistema de software antigo foi descontinuado incrementalmente em favor da nova plataforma.
This phrase is commonly used in American and Brazilian business, technology, and project management contexts to describe a measured approach to shutting down operations or systems, emphasizing careful planning and minimal disruption.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gradually concludedphased outprogressively terminatedslowly discontinuedstep-by-step ended
Antonyms / Antônimos
abruptly endedsuddenly terminatedimmediately concludedinstantly stopped

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
terminado incrementalmente
standard usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
finalizado gradualmente
alternative phrasing used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
encerrado pouco a pouco
more colloquial variant
Portugal
terminado de forma incremental
European Portuguese variant with slightly different article usage

Related Words

incrementgradualphase outterminationconclusiondiscontinuation

Related Idioms & Phrases

bit by bit
step by step
by degrees
little by little
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