English Explanatory Dictionary

shift gears

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To change the gear by which motion is transmitted from a powered shaft to another shaft, especially in a motor vehicle.
  2. To change pace or mode of operation.

Pronunciation

En-au-shift gears.ogg

Word forms

shift gears shifts gears shifting gears shifted gears

Related words

gear change shifter stickshift automatic transmission drive stick gearbox manual transmission
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