top gear

Frequency: 7.05.5 per million words

The highest gear, used for cruising at high speed.

gearADJECTIVE + gear (vehicle)

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Examples (10)

  • She was driving along in top gear.
  • On the motorway, you should be in top gear for fuel efficiency.
  • Once we're on the open road, I'll shift into top gear.
  • The new sports car can reach 100 mph while still in fourth, before even hitting top gear.
  • How fast can this bicycle go in top gear?
  • He struggled to find top gear as he sped down the highway.
  • Driving in top gear at low speeds can damage the engine.
  • The engine purrs quietly when the car is cruising in top gear.
  • With the deadline approaching, the project moved into top gear.
  • The political campaign hit top gear in the final week before the election.