Upshift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upshift is a noun meaning (automotive, cycling) A shift to a higher gear.
Meaning
(automotive, cycling) A shift to a higher gear.
More Meanings
- A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.
- (automotive, cycling) To shift to a higher gear.
- (transitive) To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.
Example Sentences
The frequency of the light is upshifted.
You can upshift to second gear once the car is moving.
Collectively, we need to “up-shift” our thinking—we need a new mindset.
For example, the vehicle starts off in second gear or an upshift takes place at lower engine speeds.
Word Forms
- upshifts
- upshifting
- upshifted
Antonyms for upshift
Common opposites include downshift.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upstream, ascent, rise, ascending, upward, promotion.
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