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Meaning of
downshift
in English
downshift
us
//daʊnˈʃɪft//
uk
//daʊnˈʃɪft//
#common
Definitions
Noun
reduction
in
quality
or
quantity
;
decrease
career
change
to
less
stressful
role
transmission
shift
to
lower
gear
The
driver
had
to
downshift
to
navigate
the
steep
hill
.
a
lower
gear
shift
in
vehicles
;
bicycles
The
cyclist
used
a
downshift
to
control
her
speed
on
the
steep
slope
.
Verb
to
decrease
something's
effect
or
scope
The
company
will
downshift
its
production
to
reduce
costs
.
to
change
to
a
less
demanding
career
;
reduce
stress
After
feeling
burned
out
,
she
decided
to
downshift
and
pursue
a
less
stressful
job
.
to
function
at
a
lower
rate
;
decrease
productivity
The
factory
had
to
downshift
its
operations
due
to
a
shortage
of
raw
materials
.
to
shift
transmission
to
a
lower
gear
The
driver
had
to
downshift
to
maintain
control
of
the
vehicle
on
the
slippery
road
.
to
shift
into
a
lower
gear
(
for
control
);
slowing
The
driver
had
to
make
a
downshift
to
avoid
losing
traction
on
the
icy
road
.
to
change
to
a
lower
gear
(
for
traction
,
stability
)
The
driver
downshifted
to
maintain
control
on
the
wet
pavement
.
Base Words
shift
down
