ALL meanings of downshift
down·shift
D d - transitive verb downshift put into lower gear 1
- intransitive verb downshift move to lower gear 1
- verb without object downshift to shift an automotive transmission or vehicle into a lower gear. 1
- verb without object downshift to become less active; slow down: The economy seems to be downshifting. 1
- verb with object downshift to shift (an automotive transmission or vehicle) into a lower gear. 1
- noun downshift an act or instance of downshifting. 1
- noun downshift Change to a lower gear in a motor vehicle or bicycle. 1
- verb downshift If someone downshifts, they leave a job that is well-paid but stressful for a less demanding job and a more enjoyable way of life. 0
- verb downshift If you downshift while driving, you change to a lower gear. 0
- verb downshift to change into a lower gear 0
- verb downshift to change to a lower-paid job for the sake of a better quality of life 0
- noun downshift a downward movement; a reduction 0
- noun downshift a change into a lower gear 0
- intransitive verb downshift to shift the transmission of a motor vehicle to a lower gear or arrangement 0
- noun downshift an instance of shifting gears in this way 0
- verb downshift To shift a transmission into a lower gear. 0
- verb downshift To function at a lower rate. 0