Downshift ( verb , verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Downshift ( verb )

To shift gears in a manual transmission vehicle so that the gears become lower and the engine's RPMs decrease, allowing for slower speeds or more power.

Origin:

The term downshift is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, in reference to the gears of a manual transmission vehicle. it has since been extended to refer to a general reduction in pace or intensity.

Examples:

  1. I downshifted as I approached the steep hill.
  2. He downshifted to prepare for the upcoming turn.
  3. The driver downshifted to pass the slower car.
  4. She downshifted to slow down for the red light.
  5. He downshifted to give the car more power on the straightaway.

(As a verb)

Downshift ( verb )

To shift gears in a manual transmission vehicle so that the gears become lower and the engine's RPMs decrease, allowing for slower speeds or more power.

Origin:

The term downshift is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, in reference to the gears of a manual transmission vehicle. it has since been extended to refer to a general reduction in pace or intensity.

Examples:

  1. I downshifted as I approached the steep hill.
  2. He downshifted to prepare for the upcoming turn.
  3. The driver downshifted to pass the slower car.
  4. She downshifted to slow down for the red light.
  5. He downshifted to give the car more power on the straightaway.

(As a noun)

Downshift ( noun )

To shift gears in a manual transmission vehicle so that the gears become lower and the engine's RPMs decrease, allowing for slower speeds or more power.

Origin:

The term downshift is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, in reference to the gears of a manual transmission vehicle. it has since been extended to refer to a general reduction in pace or intensity.

Examples:

  1. I downshifted as I approached the steep hill.
  2. He downshifted to prepare for the upcoming turn.
  3. The driver downshifted to pass the slower car.
  4. She downshifted to slow down for the red light.
  5. He downshifted to give the car more power on the straightaway.
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