lower incrementally

[LOH-er IN-kruh-men-tuh-lee]
verb phrase
reduzir incrementalmente
1. to reduce or decrease something gradually in small, successive steps or amounts
We decided to lower incrementally the interest rates over the next year to stimulate the economy.
Decidimos reduzir incrementalmente as taxas de juros ao longo do próximo ano para estimular a economia.
2. to make something descend or move downward in measured, progressive stages
The construction crew will lower incrementally the heavy equipment using a controlled pulley system.
A equipe de construção reduzirá incrementalmente o equipamento pesado usando um sistema de roldana controlado.
This phrase is commonly used in business, finance, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, it often appears in economic policy discussions and technical documentation. The concept reflects a preference for measured, controlled changes rather than abrupt alterations, which is valued in professional and economic planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reduce graduallydecrease step by stepdiminish progressivelytaper downphase down
Antonyms / Antônimos
raise incrementallyincrease graduallyescalate progressivelyramp up

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir incrementalmente
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
reduzir gradualmente
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business environments
Rio de Janeiro
abaixar aos poucos
More colloquial variation
Portugal
reduzir progressivamente
Preferred in European Portuguese, especially in official documents

Related Words

incrementgradual reductionphased approachstepwise decreaseprogressive lowering

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step
bit by bit
little by little
gradual decline
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