upshift
/ˈʌpˌʃɪft/
verb
- To change a vehicle's transmission into a higher gear.
- The driver forgot to upshift and the engine revved loudly.
- He learned to upshift smoothly when driving on the highway.
- You should upshift to save fuel once you reach a steady speed.
Antonyms
noun
- An instance of changing to a higher gear in a vehicle.
- Practice each upshift until it feels natural.
- The car made a strange noise during the upshift.
- A smooth upshift makes the ride more comfortable.