downshift

Etymology
The is derived from. The is derived from the noun.

Noun

 * 1) A change of direction or a movement downwards.
 * 2) A reduction in quality or quantity.
 * 3) A change in career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
 * 4)  A shift of a transmission into a lower gear, as dictated by heavier load on the engine, as for example when climbing a hill or strongly accelerating.

Verb

 * 1) To reduce (something) in quality or quantity (as effect, scope, speed, etc.)
 * 2) To change (one's career or lifestyle) to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
 * 3)  To shift (a car or bicycle) into a lower gear.
 * 4) To function at a lower rate; to slacken.
 * 5) To change one's career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
 * 6)  To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
 * 1) To function at a lower rate; to slacken.
 * 2) To change one's career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
 * 3)  To shift a transmission into a lower gear.
 * 1) To change one's career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
 * 2)  To shift a transmission into a lower gear.

Translations

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 * Chinese:
 * Cantonese: 落波
 * Mandarin: 降擋
 * Dutch: terugschakelen
 * Finnish: vaihtaa pienemmälle vaihteelle
 * French:
 * German: herunterschalten