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to gear down
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to change to a lower gear in a vehicle to reduce speed or increase power
gear down
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Example
The driver gears down as he approaches the sharp turn.
They have geared down to control the speed on the icy road.
She will need to gear down when going up the steep hill.
We were told to gear down to save fuel in heavy traffic.
The instructor explained why it's important to gear down before stopping.
