Upshift

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(automotive, cycling) A shift to a higher gear..

Definitions by Sense

1. (automotive, cycling) A shift to a higher gear.
2. A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.
3. (automotive, cycling) To shift to a higher gear.
4. (transitive) To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.

Example Sentences

For example, the vehicle starts off in second gear or an upshift takes place at lower engine speeds.

You can upshift to second gear once the car is moving.

The frequency of the light is upshifted.

That's how you upshift a conversation so you can navigate the great political divide in a way that insights, not incites.

Collectively, we need to “up-shift” our thinking—we need a new mindset.

Irritation will also occur if you or your family have never had, and will never have, a chance to 'upshift'.

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Word Forms

• upshifts
• upshifting
• upshifted

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