Downshift
volume
British pronunciation/dˈa‍ʊnʃɪft/
American pronunciation/dˈaʊnʃɪft/

Definition & Meaning of "downshift"

Downshift
01

a shift to a lower gear in a vehicle's transmission

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He performed a downshift to tackle the steep hill.
She heard the engine rev higher after the downshift.
02

a change from a financially rewarding but stressful career to a less well paid but more fulfilling one

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