English Dictionary

downshift

/ˈdaʊnʃɪft/

noun

A change of direction or a movement downwards. / A reduction in quality or quantity. / A change in career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.

He decided to downshift and pursue a simpler lifestyle.

意味（1）

A change of direction or a movement downwards.

意味（2）

A reduction in quality or quantity.

意味（3）

A change in career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.

意味（4）

(automotive, cycling) A shift of a transmission into a lower gear.

The driver, Lindsay, gave me a regal wave at the top after he had completed a series of perfect downshifts[.]