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upshift

[ uhp-shift ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to shift an automotive transmission or vehicle into a higher gear.


verb (used with object)

  1. to shift (an automotive transmission or vehicle) into a higher gear.

noun

  1. an act or instance of upshifting.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of upshift1

First recorded in 1950–55; up- + shift
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Example Sentences

“By keeping men out you’re limiting the sport. By including men you’re going to see an upshift in the popularity and the numbers.”

“By keeping men out you’re limiting the sport. By including men you’re going to see an upshift in the popularity and the numbers.”

Upshift with the tachometer at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm, not 3,000, Toyota advises.

Verstappen revealed that he had a double upshift on his lap and had also failed to open the DRS overtaking aid on the run to the line, both of which would have cost time.

From BBC

The companies will also form a group, Team Upshift, to explore uses of data to develop new retail, create new ownership offers and other services for Ford customers.

From Reuters

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