1. The gradual or staged release of something, such as funds, products, information, or individuals, done in phases or steps rather than all at once
The software company announced a phased release of the new operating system to ensure stability.
A empresa de software anunciou uma liberação por etapas do novo sistema operacional para garantir estabilidade.
2. A legal or administrative process where something is released or made available in scheduled stages or increments
The government approved the liberação por etapas of emergency funds to affected regions.
O governo aprovou a liberação por etapas de fundos emergenciais para as regiões afetadas.