1. to leave or remove oneself from a place, situation, or commitment in a slow, step-by-step manner
The troops decided to withdraw gradually from the occupied territory.
As tropas decidiram retirar-se gradualmente do território ocupado.
2. to reduce involvement or participation in something over time
She chose to withdraw gradually from her business responsibilities.
Ela escolheu retirar-se gradualmente de suas responsabilidades comerciais.
3. to decrease the amount of a substance intake or use over time
The doctor advised him to withdraw gradually from the medication.
O médico o aconselhou a retirar-se gradualmente da medicação.