downshift
[ doun-shift ]
/ ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft /
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verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
to shift (an automotive transmission or vehicle) into a lower gear.
noun
an act or instance of downshifting.
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Example sentences from the Web for downshift
With fewer gears, these downshifts can be jarring in other vehicles.
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