downshifting
/ˈdaʊnˌʃɪftɪŋ/
noun
- The practice of simplifying one's lifestyle, often by reducing income, spending less, and focusing on personal fulfillment rather than material wealth or career advancement.
- He wrote a book about downshifting and how to live happily with less money.
- Downshifting has become popular among people who want to reduce stress and enjoy life more.
- After years of working long hours, she embraced downshifting and moved to a small town.
- The act of changing a vehicle to a lower gear, especially to slow down or gain more power.
- He practiced downshifting smoothly to avoid jerking the car.
- The truck's downshifting created a loud engine noise as it climbed the mountain road.
- Downshifting helps the driver maintain control when going down a steep hill.
Synonyms
verb
- To simplify one's lifestyle by reducing work hours, spending, or material commitments.
- They decided to downshift and sell their large house for a smaller apartment.
- Many professionals downshift in their 50s to enjoy more free time.
- She downshifted from a high-paying job to a part-time teaching position.
- To change a vehicle to a lower gear.
- You should downshift before entering a sharp curve.
- The driver downshifted to climb the hill more easily.
- He downshifted to second gear as the traffic slowed.