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downshift

down·shift [ dówn shìft ] (past and past participle down·shift·ed, present participle down·shift·ing, 3rd person present singular down·shifts)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. change to lower gear: to change to a lower gear in a motor vehicle

2. change lifestyle: to move from a highly paid but stressful job to one that makes it possible to improve quality of life in other respects


down·shift noun
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