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Meaning of move through the gears | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To gradually increase speed or output.

idiomatic

Examples

“Spain failed to move⟳ through the gears despite exerting control⟳ for lengthy spells and a measure⟳ of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

move to move up move up in the world move with move with the times moved

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