Definition of Downshift
Downshift
down·shift
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(verb)
broadly, to shift to a lower level of intensity or activity, such as to move from a high-paying but stressful career to a lower-paying but more relaxed and fulfilling one;
e.g. He finally decided to downshift and pursue his true passion.
(verb)
(American) to shift a bicycle or an automotive vehicle to a lower gear;
e.g. You can downshift the car once you are driving slower.
(noun)
an instance of something decreasing in intensity, amount, or quality, such as an instance of switching from a high-paying but stressful job to a lower-paying but more relaxed and fulfilling one;
e.g. The economy saw a downshift due to the oil shortage.
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