upshift
Collocations
2VERB + UPSHIFT
gear
UPSHIFT + NOUN
conversation
Definitions
noun
A shift to a higher gear.
For example, the vehicle starts off in second gear or an upshift takes place at lower engine speeds.
A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.
verb
To shift to a higher gear.
You can upshift to second gear once the car is moving.
To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.
The frequency of the light is upshifted.
That's how you upshift a conversation so you can navigate the great political divide in a way that insights, not incites.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
4For example, the vehicle starts off in second gear or an upshift takes place at lower engine speeds.
WiktionaryYou can upshift to second gear once the car is moving.
WiktionaryThe frequency of the light is upshifted.
WiktionaryThat's how you upshift a conversation so you can navigate the great political divide in a way that insights, not incites.
Wiktionary