to prepare for something gradually
постепенно готовиться к чему-то
"You should build up to running long distances slowly."
"Тебе следует постепенно готовиться к бегу на большие расстояния."
to leave short messages in a shared space
to move a plan or project to the next stage
to increase influence or demand for action
to phone several people or places
to lead to a place or opportunity for connection
to create or think of new ideas