Upshift vs. Downshift
Upshiftnoun
A shift to a higher gear
Upshiftnoun
A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.
Upshiftverb
To shift to a higher gear
Upshiftverb
(transitive) To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.
Downshiftverb
(automotive) To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
Downshiftverb
To function at a lower rate.
Downshiftverb
To make less controversial or risky.
