raise progressively
[/reɪz prəˈɡrɛsɪvli/]
verb phrase
aumentar progressivamente
1. to increase something gradually or incrementally over time
The company decided to raise progressively the minimum wage over three years.
A empresa decidiu aumentar progressivamente o salário mínimo ao longo de três anos.
2. to elevate or lift something in stages or steps
We will raise progressively the bar to improve performance standards.
Vamos aumentar progressivamente o nível para melhorar os padrões de desempenho.
3. to advance gradually through levels or stages
The trainer will raise progressively the difficulty of the exercises.
O treinador aumentará progressivamente a dificuldade dos exercícios.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business, education, and fitness contexts to describe systematic improvement or advancement. In the US corporate environment, it reflects a strategy of gradual change management, while in Brazil it's often used in salary negotiations, educational curriculum design, and performance improvement plans.
Related Idioms & Phrases
raise the bar progressively
increase by leaps and bounds
climb the ladder progressively
inch up gradually
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