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shift gears

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  1. shift gearsverb

    To change the gear by which motion is transmitted from a powered shaft to another shaft, especially in a motor vehicle.

  2. shift gearsverb

    To change pace or mode of operation.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shift gears in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shift gears in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of shift gears in a Sentence

  1. William Todts:

    Truckmakers claim we can trust them to deliver more efficient trucks, the reality is that for the last decade they've made virtually no progress in fuel efficiency while for much of that time they are alleged to have operated a cartel. It's high time we shift gears and introduce U.S.-style fuel economy standards.

  2. William Todts:

    The reality is that for the last decade they've made virtually no progress in fuel efficiency while for much of that time they are alleged to have operated a cartel. It's high time we shift gears and introduce U.S.-style fuel economy standards.

  3. David Payne:

    Poe’s departure is a sign that Freedom Caucus needs to shift gears into a legislative mode, they’ve proven they can be a purity check. Now, they ’ll need to prove that they’re a legislative force.


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