downshiftingn.

Brit.

/ˈdaʊnʃɪftɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈdaʊnˌʃɪftɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: downshift v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < downshift v. + -ing suffix¹.

Originally U.S.

1. The action of changing to a lower gear on a motor vehicle or bicycle. Cf. downshift v. 1.

ΚΠ

1956 Independent (Pasadena, Calif.) 17 Apr. a2/5 (advt.) Dual downshifting for extra safety!

1991 Bicycling Feb. 102/2 These employ 2 levers per derailleur—one for upshifting, the other for downshifting.

2017 Winnipeg Free Press 24 Feb. e8/3 Use downshifting for when you need additional engine braking on long downhill grades.

2. A movement downwards; a downward change in direction or position; a change in quality or quantity to a lesser or lower degree.

ΚΠ

1961 G. L. Bach & C. J. Huizenga in Amer. Econ. Rev. 51 60 (note) Once adjustment is made for the downshifting of maturities, the actual dollar increase in bills and certificates..is small.

1978 Washington Post 22 Jan. l2/1 The downshifting will be accompanied by a more muted statement of Carter's economic goals.

1998 R. Katz Japan 10 This was a downshifting of the whole economic trajectory compounded by a financial crisis.

2013 C. Wood Down the Drain 98 Rather than selective harmonization and subsidiarity, we have fragmentation and an ill-coordinated downshifting of responsibilities.

3. The practice of changing a financially rewarding but stressful career or lifestyle for one that is less pressured, less well paid, but more fulfilling.

ΚΠ

1991 A. Saltzman (title) Downshifting: reinventing success on a slower track.

1991 Washington Post 10 Apr. a23/3 Cynics might tell you that our down-shifting has other, less noble, causes, including a recession that has people either out of work or else nervous about their job security.

1999 New Yorker 25 Jan. 92/1 Since downshifting invariably involves significant financial sacrifices, it will always be a minority pursuit.

2011 Toronto Star (Nexis) 22 Nov. b1 The contemplation is more about the undelivered promise of the world of work (remember downshifting?) and quality of life goals lost to the..reality of today's workplace.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	downshifting
释义	downshiftingn. Brit. /ˈdaʊnʃɪftɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈdaʊnˌʃɪftɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: downshift v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < downshift v. + -ing suffix¹. Originally U.S. 1. The action of changing to a lower gear on a motor vehicle or bicycle. Cf. downshift v. 1. ΚΠ 1956 Independent (Pasadena, Calif.) 17 Apr. a2/5 (advt.) Dual downshifting for extra safety! 1991 Bicycling Feb. 102/2 These employ 2 levers per derailleur—one for upshifting, the other for downshifting. 2017 Winnipeg Free Press 24 Feb. e8/3 Use downshifting for when you need additional engine braking on long downhill grades. 2. A movement downwards; a downward change in direction or position; a change in quality or quantity to a lesser or lower degree. ΚΠ 1961 G. L. Bach & C. J. Huizenga in Amer. Econ. Rev. 51 60 (note) Once adjustment is made for the downshifting of maturities, the actual dollar increase in bills and certificates..is small. 1978 Washington Post 22 Jan. l2/1 The downshifting will be accompanied by a more muted statement of Carter's economic goals. 1998 R. Katz Japan 10 This was a downshifting of the whole economic trajectory compounded by a financial crisis. 2013 C. Wood Down the Drain 98 Rather than selective harmonization and subsidiarity, we have fragmentation and an ill-coordinated downshifting of responsibilities. 3. The practice of changing a financially rewarding but stressful career or lifestyle for one that is less pressured, less well paid, but more fulfilling. ΚΠ 1991 A. Saltzman (title) Downshifting: reinventing success on a slower track. 1991 Washington Post 10 Apr. a23/3 Cynics might tell you that our down-shifting has other, less noble, causes, including a recession that has people either out of work or else nervous about their job security. 1999 New Yorker 25 Jan. 92/1 Since downshifting invariably involves significant financial sacrifices, it will always be a minority pursuit. 2011 Toronto Star (Nexis) 22 Nov. b1 The contemplation is more about the undelivered promise of the world of work (remember downshifting?) and quality of life goals lost to the..reality of today's workplace. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1956
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