shift down
phrasal verbPart ofshift
shift down — phrasal verb
1. to change to a lower gear in a vehicle, usually when slowing down or climbing a
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to change to a lower gear in a vehicle, usually when slowing down or climbing a hill.
Example
Quinn shifted down before the sharp turn so that the car would not skid on the gravel.
You should shift down early when driving up a steep hill to keep the engine running smoothly.