drip feed

• Etwas allmählich oder in kleinen Portionen über einen längeren Zeitraum zuführen oder liefern; häufig in den Bereichen Finanzen, Medizin oder Informationsübermittlung verwendet.

To supply something gradually or in small amounts over time, often used in contexts like finance, medicine, or information delivery.

1. Slow and steady supplyB2informal

   To supply something gradually and continuously, rather than all at once.

   schrittweise Zufuhr

   • The company decided to drip feed the new features to users over several weeks.
   • He drip feeds information to the press to keep them interested.
   • The system drip feeds water to the plants automatically.

2. Financial supportB2informal

   To provide money or resources in small amounts over time.

   Schrittweise Finanzierung

   • The investors agreed to drip feed the startup with capital.
   • The government drip feeds funding to the project each quarter.
   • They drip feed the charity with donations throughout the year.