lower gradually
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to move something downwards over a period of time
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- The crane operator began to lower the heavy beam gradually into place.
- She asked the nurse to lower the bed gradually for the patient's comfort.
- As the sun set, the temperature started to lower gradually across the valley.
- They decided to lower the price of the product gradually to attract more buyers.
- The hot air balloon started to lower gradually towards the landing field.
- To avoid shocking the fish, you should lower the water level gradually.
- The government plans to lower taxes gradually over the next few years.
- He watched the fog lower gradually, completely obscuring the mountain peaks.
- The artist chose to lower the background music gradually as the scene intensified.
- We need to lower our expectations gradually if the project encounters more delays.