upshifted

/ˈʌpˌʃɪftɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of upshift: changed a vehicle's transmission into a higher gear.
    • The driver upshifted smoothly and the ride became quieter.
    • She upshifted as the car reached the top of the hill.
    • He upshifted too early and the engine struggled.
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