downshift

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Synonyms: downshifts, downdrift, loanshift, downshire

Antonyms: downshifts, downdrift, loanshift, downshire

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Noun

1. A [[change#Verb|change]] of [[direction]] or a [[movement]] [[downwards]].
2. A [[reduction]] in [[quality#Noun|quality]] or [[quantity]].
3. A change in [[career#Noun|career]] or [[lifestyle]] to one which is not as well [[paid#Adjective|paid]] but [[less#Adverb|less]] [[stressful]] and [[more#Adverb|more]] [[personally]] [[rewarding#Adjective|rewarding]].
4. {{lb|en|automotive|cycling}} A [[shift#Noun|shift]] of a [[transmission]] into a [[low#Adjective|lower]] [[gear#Noun|gear]], as dictated by heavier load on the engine, as for example when climbing a hill or strongly accelerating.

Verb

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2. {{lb|en|intransitive}}

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