Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reduce-gradually
Verb Phrase
/rɪˈdjuːs ˈɡrædʒuəli/
Definition
To decrease something slowly over a period of time rather than all at once.
Examples
- To improve health, it is advisable to reduce gradually your intake of sugar.
- The company plans to reduce gradually its workforce to adjust to market conditions.
- When trying to lose weight, you should reduce gradually the number of calories you consume each day.
Meaning
The process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size slowly or incrementally.
Synonyms
- Decrease slowly
- Lower gradually
- Reduce incrementally
- Mitigate
