gutezuka

How to say it

Meaning

to give something up gradually, releasing one's hold on it bit by bit.

Good to know

to reliquish, leave bit by bit, give up gradually

Examples

• Yatezutse ku mutungo we buhoro buhoro amaze gusaza.He gradually gave up his property as he grew old.
• Ntabwo yashoboye gutezuka ku myumvire ye ya kera.He was not able to gradually let go of his old ways of thinking.
• Bazatezuka ku bubasha bwahawe n'amategeko mashya.They will gradually relinquish the authority given under the new law.
• Buhoro buhoro yatezutse ku mahame yari afite mbere.Bit by bit he let go of the principles he had before.