shift gear

Frequency: 8.724.0 per million words

To move from one gear to another.

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Examples (10)

  • I need to shift gear to go up this steep hill.
  • The driving instructor taught me how to shift gear smoothly.
  • You should shift gear when the engine speed increases.
  • It's difficult to steer and shift gear at the same time.
  • Don't forget to shift gear before making that turn.
  • He learned to shift gear without using the clutch.
  • The car began to slow down as she prepared to shift gear.
  • New drivers often struggle to shift gear properly.
  • You need to shift gear more frequently in city traffic.
  • The mechanic showed me the correct way to shift gear.