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shift gears
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
車などの機械で、動力を伝達するためのギアを変更する / （比喩的に）行動や運営の方法、ペースを変える
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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To change the gear by which motion is transmitted from a powered shaft to another shaft, especially in a motor vehicle. / (idiomatic) To change pace or mode of operation.
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shift gears
When approaching the steep hill, I had to shift gears to keep the engine from stalling.
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When approaching the steep hill, I had to shift gears to keep the engine from stalling.
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