What does downshift mean?
Definitions for downshift
ˈdaʊnˌʃɪftdown·shift
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Princeton's WordNet
downshiftnoun
a change to a lower gear in a car or bicycle
downshiftnoun
a change from a financially rewarding but stressful career to a less well paid but more fulfilling one
Wiktionary
downshiftverb
To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
downshiftverb
To function at a lower rate.
Etymology: From down + shift
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downshift
Downshift generally refers to a change of perception or a lifestyle change towards a simpler, less stressful way of living. This often includes reducing consumption, changing careers, or working fewer hours to improve quality of life. In other contexts, particularly in relation to vehicles, downshift refers to the act of changing a vehicle’s gear to a lower one, often to increase the power available to the engine.
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Downshift
Downshift is the name of three fictional characters in the Transformers universes.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of downshift in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of downshift in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of downshift in a Sentence
Spending will downshift to the slowest pace in a year in the first quarter.
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