Meaning of the word upshift in English

What does upshift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

upshift

US /ˈʌp.ʃɪft/
UK /ˈʌp.ʃɪft/
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Verb

1.

to change to a higher gear in a vehicle

Example:
He had to upshift quickly to gain speed on the highway.
The car automatically upshifts when it reaches a certain RPM.
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2.

to increase the level or intensity of something

Example:
The company needs to upshift its marketing efforts to reach more customers.
We need to upshift our focus from planning to execution.

Noun

1.

an act of changing to a higher gear in a vehicle

Example:
The smooth upshift made the ride more comfortable.
He felt a slight jerk during the automatic upshift.
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