downshift

[US]/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/
[UK]/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of shifting to a lower gear
v.(automobile) to shift to a lower gear; to change jobs for a lower-paying position; to slow down one's pace of life

Phrases & Collocations

downshift gears

downshift mode

downshift speed

downshift power

downshift quickly

downshift smoothly

downshift strategy

downshift technique

downshift function

downshift response

Example Sentences

the driver had to downshift to avoid losing control on the sharp turn.

when climbing the hill, it's important to downshift to maintain speed.

he decided to downshift his career and focus on his family.

to save fuel, you should downshift before slowing down.

she had to downshift her expectations after the project faced delays.

in heavy traffic, it’s often necessary to downshift frequently.

he learned to downshift smoothly to ensure a comfortable ride.

downshifting can help improve acceleration when merging onto the highway.

she decided to downshift her lifestyle to reduce stress.

the car's engine roared as he downshifted for the race.

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