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.
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