piecemealsupport
nounUK /ˈpiːsmiːl səˈpɔːt/
US /ˈpiːsmiːl səˈpɔːrt/
Help that comes in small bits at different times, not all at once.
The family gave piecemealsupport to the shelter, dropping off a few blankets each week.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Financial help released in small installments rather than a single sum.
The charity offered piecemealsupport to cover the rent month by month.
3. Technical assistance delivered in stages as problems arise.
The IT team provided piecemealsupport while the new system was being installed.
4. Emotional backing given intermittently rather than consistently.
Her piecemealsupport left him unsure whether she truly believed in his plan.