prolong gradually
[prəˈlɔŋ ˈɡrædʒuəli]
verb phrase
prolongar gradualmente
1. to extend the duration of something slowly and incrementally over time
The company decided to prolong gradually the transition period to help employees adjust.
A empresa decidiu prolongar gradualmente o período de transição para ajudar os funcionários a se adaptar.
2. to make something last longer by extending it in small increments
We can prolong gradually the battery life by adjusting the settings.
Podemos prolongar gradualmente a vida útil da bateria ajustando as configurações.
3. to delay or defer something in a measured, step-by-step manner
The treatment aims to prolong gradually the patient's recovery process.
O tratamento visa prolongar gradualmente o processo de recuperação do paciente.
This phrase is commonly used in business, medical, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'prolongar gradualmente' is often used in formal documentation and professional settings, while in casual speech, expressions like 'prolongar aos poucos' or 'estender devagar' may be preferred.
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