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downshift Definition and Meaning in English (downshift definition)

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Downshift definition: To shift to a lower gear in a vehicle, typically to increase power or slow down.

Definitions of Downshift

  1. 1verb

    To shift to a lower gear in a vehicle, typically to increase power or slow down.

  2. 2verb

    To reduce one's work hours, career demands, or overall pace of life in order to achieve a less stressful or more balanced lifestyle.

Example Sentences

“He had to downshift quickly to climb the steep hill.”

“After years of high-stress work, she decided to downshift and move to the countryside.”

“Many people dream of downshifting to spend more time with their families.”

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Downshift definition: To shift to a lower gear in a vehicle, typically to increase power or slow down.
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'Downshift' translates to 'downshift' in English. Downshift definition: To shift to a lower gear in a vehicle, typically to increase power or slow down.
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