gear down

British

verb

(tr, adverb) to adapt to a new situation by decreasing output, intensity of operations, etc

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There were the Louis Vuitton trunks, of course, being rolled by models in workwear-inspired gear down the runway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

They have also focused on why the Boeing 737-800 did not have its landing gear down when it hit the runway.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

But for now, Kurniawan and the rest of the community can put their soldering gear down.

From The Verge • Apr. 20, 2022

Although we'd like to think more of us value slower lives, a lot of our ability to gear down relies on obtaining the accoutrements of relaxation as quickly as possible.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2022

The captain puts the landing gear down and extends the flaps.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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