1. A slow, phased withdrawal or departure from a position, role, or situation over a period of time
The CEO announced a gradual exit from the company over the next two years.
O CEO anunciou uma saída gradual da empresa nos próximos dois anos.
2. A step-by-step reduction or phase-out of operations, services, or involvement
The government implemented a gradual exit strategy from the subsidy program.
O governo implementou uma saída gradual do programa de subsídios.