downshift
down·shift
downshift · downshifts
A change of direction or a movement downwardsA change of direction or a movement downwards.
UK/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/US/ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft/
Meaning
4 senses(Canada, US)A change of direction or a movement downwards.
(Canada, US)A reduction in quality or quantity.
(Canada, US)A change in career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
a change from a financially rewarding but stressful career to a less well paid but more fulfilling one
(Canada, US)A shift of a transmission into a lower gear, as dictated by heavier load on the engine, as for example when climbing a hill or strongly accelerating.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
The noun is derived from down (preposition) + shift (“slight change or movement”). The verThe noun is derived from down (preposition) + shift (“slight change or movement”). The verb is derived from the noun.
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Forms
plural: downshifts| Singular | downshift |
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