noun
upshift
Upshift (noun) means a change into a higher gear.
noun
1
A change into a higher gear.
"For example, the vehicle starts off in second gear or an upshift takes place at lower engine speeds."
— Kurt Neuffer, Transmission Control (1999)
2
A rise to a higher level, for example in frequency, growth or the economy.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English upshiften or upschyften (“to raise”), equivalent to up- + shift.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of upshift?
"upshift" (noun) means a change into a higher gear.
What are the different meanings of upshift?
"upshift" has 2 main meanings: 1. A change into a higher gear; 2. A rise to a higher level, for example in frequency, growth or the economy.
