downshifting
downshifting Lexical Profile
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• noun
The practice of transitioning from a demanding, high-stress, and materialistic career or lifestyle to a simpler, more balanced, and less stressful way of living.
"After years in corporate finance, she embraced downshifting by moving to a coastal town and working part-time."
The act of shifting a motor vehicle or bicycle from a higher gear into a lower gear, typically to reduce speed or gain torque on an incline.
"Proper downshifting before entering a sharp curve gives the driver much better control over the vehicle."
• verb
To shift a vehicle or bicycle into a lower gear (present participle of downshift).
"The cyclist was downshifting rapidly as the mountain road grew steeper."
To transition to a slower, less demanding, or less materialistic pace of life or level of activity (present participle of downshift).
"More mid-career professionals are downshifting to prioritize family time and mental health."