downshift
/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/
verb
- To change a vehicle into a lower gear, usually to slow down or gain more power.
- You should downshift when driving down a steep hill to save your brakes.
- He downshifted as he approached the sharp curve.
- The driver downshifted smoothly before the stoplight.
- To reduce the level of stress or responsibility in one's life, often by taking a simpler job or working fewer hours.
- He downshifted from a high-pressure job to a part-time teaching position.
- Many people downshift in their 50s to enjoy life more.
- After years of working long hours, she decided to downshift and move to the countryside.
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- An act of changing to a lower gear in a vehicle.
- The downshift caused the engine to rev loudly.
- He practiced downshifts on the empty road.
- A smooth downshift is a sign of good driving skill.
- A change to a less stressful or simpler way of living.
- The downshift in her career allowed her more time with family.
- Many people consider a downshift to improve their quality of life.
- Their downshift to a smaller town was a big lifestyle change.