verb
- shifts a motor vehicle into a lower gear
- reduces the intensity, pace, or level of something
Usage: figurative
noun
- instances of shifting to a lower gear or reducing intensity
Examples
- She downshifts into second gear before taking the sharp turn.
- The driver downshifts to climb the steep hill more effectively.
- The company downshifts its production schedule during the slow season.
- He downshifts his work commitments to spend more time with family.
- The economy downshifts as consumer spending decreases.
- The sudden downshifts in the market caught investors off guard.
- Multiple downshifts were needed to navigate the mountain road safely.