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move forward gradually

[muːv ˈfɔrwərd ˈɡrædʒuəli]
verb phrase
avançar gradualmente
1. to make slow, incremental progress in a forward direction
The project is moving forward gradually despite the setbacks.
O projeto está avançando gradualmente apesar dos reveses.
2. to proceed at a slow pace toward a goal or objective
We are moving forward gradually with our plans to expand the business.
Estamos avançando gradualmente com nossos planos de expandir o negócio.
Synonyms
progress slowlyadvance incrementallymove ahead bit by bitmake slow progressinch forward
Antonyms
move backwardstagnateregressrush forwardhalt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar gradualmente
most common usage
São Paulo
ir avançando aos poucos
colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
ir indo devagar
informal regional variation
Portugal
avançar progressivamente
preferred formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

one step at a time
bit by bit
slow and steady wins the race
passo a passo
pouco a pouco
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