Meaning of upgear | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To shift to a higher gear
   ambitransitive
2. To shift to a higher level or standard; upgrade
   broadly
3. To move to an elevated level of activity, performance, or intensity
   figuratively

Examples

“The air-cooled two-cylinder engine is less obtrusive than one might expect⟳, thanks to vacuum control⟳ which automatically upgears the car and holds down the speed⟳ of the 746-cc engine.”

“Cam will help⟳ but you'd need⟳ to upgear a tire⟳ size to capitalize on it.”

“The vicious cycle of repression was upgeared and intensified.”

“She says it clearly, carefully and very deliberately, recalling a time when their gigs are already upgearing to concerts and benefits organised by Bill Graham, for whom Airplane become⟳ regulars of the Fillmore […]”

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