gradualrelease
nounUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl rɪˈliːs/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl rɪˈliːs/
A slow letting go of something a little at a time.
The gradual release of the balloon made it float up slowly.
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2. A teaching method where the teacher does less and students do more over time.
The teacher used gradual release so the class could try the math problem alone.
3. The slow freeing of a person or animal from being held.
The gradual release of the rescued bird happened over several days.
4. A slow change that lets something spread out or become free.
The gradual release of heat from the stove warmed the whole room.