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progress irregularly

[ˈprɒɡres ɪˈreɡjələli]
verb phrase
progredir irregularmente
1. to advance or move forward in an uneven, inconsistent, or discontinuous manner
The project progresses irregularly due to funding issues.
O projeto progride irregularmente devido a problemas de financiamento.
2. to develop or improve at varying speeds or intervals
Her recovery progresses irregularly with good days and setbacks.
Sua recuperação progride irregularmente com dias bons e recaídas.
Synonyms
advance unevenlymove inconsistentlydevelop sporadicallyproceed fitfullymake uneven progress
Antonyms
progress steadilyadvance consistentlymove regularlydevelop uniformly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progredir irregularmente
standard usage
São Paulo
avançar irregularmente
alternative, more common in business contexts
Portugal
progredir de forma irregular
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

two steps forward, one step back
stop-and-go progress
fits and starts
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