upshift
Noun
A shift to a higher gear.
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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.
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Verb
To shift to a higher gear.
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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.
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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.
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Collectively, we need to “up-shift” our thinking—we need a new mindset.
Irritation will also occur if you or your family have never had, and will never have, a chance to 'upshift'.
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upshiftsupshiftsupshiftingupshiftedupshifted