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transition gradually

[trænˈzɪʃən ˈɡrædʒuəli]
verb phrase
fazer transição gradualmente
1. to change from one state, condition, or place to another in a slow and gradual manner
The company will transition gradually from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
A empresa fará transição gradualmente de combustíveis fósseis para energia renovável.
2. to move smoothly and slowly between different phases or stages
Students transition gradually into high school with orientation programs.
Os alunos fazem transição gradualmente para o ensino médio com programas de orientação.
Synonyms
shift graduallymove progressivelychange incrementallyevolve slowlyphase in
Antonyms
switch abruptlychange suddenlytransition immediatelyshift drastically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer transição gradualmente
most common usage
São Paulo
transição gradual
more formal, business context
Portugal
fazer uma transição gradual
slight preference for 'transição' over 'mudança'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ease into
phase in gradually
make a smooth transition
take it step by step
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