down
shift
Plural
downshifts
1
a shift to a lower gear in a vehicle's transmission
- He performed a downshift to tackle the steep hill.
- She heard the engine rev higher after the downshift.
- They taught me to downshift when approaching a sharp curve.
- The downshift helped maintain control on the slippery road.
- Make sure to perform downshift early enough to avoid engine strain.
2
a change from a financially rewarding but stressful career to a less well paid but more fulfilling one