Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shift-down
verb
/ʃɪft daʊn/
Definition
To change the position or location of something downward, often in a mechanical context.
Examples
- When approaching a steep hill, it’s important to shift down to maintain control.
- He had to shift down the gears as the road became steeper.
- During the race, she decided to shift down for better acceleration out of the corner.
Meaning
In mechanical terms, ‘shift-down’ refers to the action of lowering the gear in a vehicle or adjusting a part of a machine to a lower setting.
Synonyms
- downshift
- lower
- reduce
