Looking for the meaning of the word DOWNSHIFTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DOWNSHIFTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Downshift
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdaʊnʃɪft
Dialects: British English
Definition:
change a financially rewarding but stressful career or lifestyle for a less pressured and less highly paid but more fulfilling one
Short Definition:change lifestyle
Examples:- increasing numbers of men want to downshift from full-time work
Definition:
change to a lower gear in a motor vehicle or bicycle
Short Definition:change gear
Examples:- an inertia system that activates whenever the rider brakes or downshifts
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