transcription, транскрипция: [ daʊnʃɪft ]
( downshifts, downshifting, downshifted)
1.
If someone downshifts , they leave a job that is well-paid but stressful for a less demanding job and a more enjoyable way of life. ( BRIT )
Lynda now sees many of her clients downshifting in search of a new way of living.
VERB : V
• down‧shift‧ing
The latest lifestyle trend is downshifting.
N-UNCOUNT
• down‧shifter
(downshifters)
Downshifters are being tempted to leave the sophisticated city and go simple.
N-COUNT
2.
If you downshift while driving, you change to a lower gear. ( mainly AM; in BRIT, use change down )
He downshifted and turned the steering wheel.
VERB : V , also V to n