DOWNSHIFT


Meaning of DOWNSHIFT in English

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

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