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Definition downshift in American English

downshift verb

[intransitive]verb
/ˈdaʊnˌʃɪft/
1

to change to a lower gear when driving a car

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2

to change to a different job or way of life, so that you have less money and responsibility but more satisfaction and happiness

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Definition downshift in American English