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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of upshift¹

First recorded in 1950–55; up- + shift

Example Sentences

Now, however quickly you are going and whatever gear you’re in, you’re likely to be late on the next upshift.

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The urge to upshift early is the stuff of panicky, fight-or-flight responses.

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“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.”

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

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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.

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