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downshift  (downshifts 3rd person present) (downshifting present participle) (downshifted past tense & past participle )
1  verb If someone downshifts, they leave a job that is well-paid but stressful for a less demanding job and a more enjoyable way of life. 
 (BRIT) 
Lynda now sees many of her clients downshifting in search of a new way of living.  V 
♦  downshifting  n-uncount 
The latest lifestyle trend is downshifting.  
♦  downshifter    (downshifters plural) n-count 
Downshifters are being tempted to leave the sophisticated city and go simple.  
2  verb If you downshift while driving, you change to a lower gear. 
 (mainly AM) 
He downshifted and turned the steering wheel.  V, Also V to n 
in BRIT, use  change down