gradual approach
Step by step
A gradual approach is a strategy of moving toward a goal in small, incremental steps rather than all at once.
The phrase emphasizes patience and measured progress: We're taking a gradual approach to the reforms.
It often implies caution or a desire to minimize disruption: A gradual approach to weaning the baby off the bottle worked best.
- incrementalProceeding by small additions
- step-by-stepIn sequential stages
- one step at a timeProceeding in stages
- baby stepsCautious incremental progress
- slowLacking in speed
little by little · measured · cautious · easing · phased · progressive · gentle · creeping · inching · deliberate · methodical · patient · steady · trial run · building · layered · subtle · soft
gradual approachquantum leap
Sudden dramatic advancement
crash course · quick fix · cold turkey · shock therapy · fast track
gradual approachbold stroke
Daring decisive action
plunging in · going all in · shock therapy · reckless abandon · throwing caution to the wind
gradual approachrevolution
Violent governmental overthrow
clean break · starting from scratch · paradigm shift · disruptive innovation · tabula rasa
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