downshift

ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft

Definition

Conjugation

Definition of downshift - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

career

intr.

change to a less demanding career

intr.

She decided to downshift for a better work-life balance.

decelerate

simplify

slow down

automotive

tr./intr.

TECH.

shift a vehicle into a lower gear

tr./intr.

TECH.

He had to downshift to climb the hill.

gear down

lifestyle

tr./intr.

Rare

reduce the intensity or rate of something

tr./intr.

Rare

The company plans to downshift production during the off-season.

decelerate

diminish

lessen

Noun

speed

reduction in speed or activity

The company's downshift in production was noticeable..

deceleration

slowdown

automotive

TECH.

change to a lower gear in vehicles

TECH.

The car made a downshift while climbing the hill.

work balance

Rare

career change to a less stressful job

Rare

He made a downshift to improve his work-life balance.

career change

transition

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of downshift

English, down (lower) + shift (move)

Terms with downshift included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

kickdown

car

sudden downshift in automatic transmission when accelerator is pressed fully

Examples of downshift in a sentence

Many choose to downshift in their 50s.
She downshifted before entering the sharp turn.
Drivers often downshift on steep descents.
Many people choose to downshift their careers for better work-life balance.
He decided to downshift his lifestyle after the health scare.
There was a downshift in the market demand.

A downshift in his career led to more free time.
A sudden downshift helped control the vehicle on the slope.
He felt the downshift as the car slowed down.
Her downshift allowed more time for family.
A downshift can lead to a more fulfilling life.

View all translations of downshift

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:se réorienter, ralentissement, ...
German:herunterschalten, Reduzierung, ...
Italian:cambiare, diminuzione, ...
Spanish:reorientarse profesionalmente, reducción, ...
Portuguese:desacelerar, diminuição, ...
Chinese:转行, 减速, ...
Japanese:転職する, 減速, ...
Arabic:اِنْتَقَلَ إِلى وَظِيفَةٍ أَقَلَّ تَطَلُّباً, تَباطُؤ, ...
Hebrew:לְהוֹרִיד הִילּוּךְ, הַאָטָה, ...
Russian:сменять, снижение активности, ...
Ukrainian:змінити кар'єру, зменшення активності, ...
Hindi:डाउनशिफ्ट करना, गति में कमी, ...
Bengali:কম চাপের পেশায় যাওয়া, কর্মকাণ্ডের হ্রাস, ...
Catalan:passar a una feina menys exigent, reducció d'activitat, ...
Czech:přejít na méně náročnou práci, zpomalení, ...
Danish:geare ned, reduktion i aktivitet, ...
Dutch:ontstressen, verlaging, ...
Greek:μεταβαίνω σε λιγότερο απαιτητική εργασία ή καριέρα, μείωση δραστηριότητας, ...
Hungarian:kevésbé megterhelő pályára váltani, lassulás, ...
Khmer:ប្តូរទៅការងារដែលមិនសូវតានតឹង, ការបន្ថយល្បឿន, ...
Korean:직업을 바꾸다, 감속, ...
Persian:به شغل کم‌فشارتر روی آوردن, کاهش سرعت, ...
Polish:przejść na mniej wymagającą pracę, redukcja, ...
Portuguese (BR):optar por uma carreira menos exigente, diminuição, ...
Romanian:a schimba cariera, reducerea vitezei, ...
Swedish:växla ner, minskning, ...
Thai:เปลี่ยนงาน, การลดความเร็ว, ...
Turkish:daha az talepkar bir işe geçmek, hız azaltma, ...
Vietnamese:chuyển sang công việc ít đòi hỏi hơn, giảm tốc độ, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of downshift - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

Noun

Origin of downshift

Terms related to downshift

Terms with downshift included in their meaning

Examples of downshift in a sentence

View all translations of downshift

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery