verb (past participle/adjective)
eliminado gradualmente
1. gradually removed, discontinued, or reduced over a period of time
The company phased out the old software system over six months.
A empresa eliminou gradualmente o antigo sistema de software ao longo de seis meses.
2. slowly withdrawn from use or production in stages
Incandescent bulbs were phased out in favor of LED technology.
As lâmpadas incandescentes foram eliminadas gradualmente em favor da tecnologia LED.
3. discontinued in a planned, systematic manner
The government phased out subsidies for fossil fuels.
O governo eliminou gradualmente os subsídios para combustíveis fósseis.
This is standard business and governmental terminology used in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects corporate and policy planning practices. In Brazil, it's commonly used in discussions about industrial policy, environmental regulations, and technology transitions. The term conveys a more strategic and organized approach to discontinuation compared to abrupt cessation.
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