Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shift gears
idiom
/ʃɪft ɡɪrz/
Definition
To change one’s approach or strategy.
Examples
- During the project, she had to shift gears to meet the new deadlines.
- When sales started to drop, the team decided to shift gears and invest in social media marketing.
Meaning
The phrase ‘shift gears’ refers to the act of adjusting one’s focus or method to better suit a situation or to adapt to new circumstances.
Synonyms
- change direction
- adapt
- alter course
