1. the process of changing the gear ratios in a mechanical system
Usage: technical
2. the restructuring of a company’s debt or financial arrangements
Usage: business; finance

1. present participle of regear: to change the gear ratios of a mechanical system
Usage: technical
2. present participle of regear: to restructure a company’s debt or financial arrangements
Usage: business; finance

Examples

• The regearing of the transmission improved the car’s fuel efficiency.
• The company announced a regearing plan to reduce its debt burden.
• They are regearing the bicycle to handle steeper hills.
• The board is regearing the corporation’s financial structure.
• After regearing, the machine operated more smoothly.
• The regearing process took several weeks to complete.