verb🔗ShareTo shift a transmission into a lower gear."To avoid a traffic jam, the driver downshifted to make the car go slower. "vehicletechnicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo function at a lower rate."After the busy holiday season, the bakery downshifted its production to focus on fewer specialty items. "functionactionprocessbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make less controversial or risky."The politician downshifted his tone during the debate after realizing his aggressive approach was turning off voters. "attitudebusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
