gear down

verb

1. tr, adverb to adapt to a new situation by decreasing output, intensity of operations, etc

Example Sentences

"Why don't you bring your gear down to the basement?"

From Literature

Daccord was noticeably upset after the loss, slamming his gear down extra hard as he undressed.

From Seattle Times

“I’m sure they did everything physically and humanly possible to check and see that they could get the gear down,” said Zahornacky, who flew the DC-9, which is the precursor to the Boeing 717.

From Washington Times

I made the choice, grabbed fifth gear down the back.

From Washington Times

I made the choice, grabbed fifth gear down the back.

From Seattle Times