Change down

verb

To shift to a lower gear in a motor vehicle.

He changed down to the second gear as he approached the hill.
Visual representation of "change down" - To shift to a lower gear in a motor vehicle

Often appears as...

  • change down a gear
  • change down to second

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To shift to a lower gear in a motor vehicle.

He changed down to the second gear as he approached the hill.
Visual representation of "change down" - To shift to a lower gear in a motor vehicle

Often appears as...

  • change down a gear
  • change down to second

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "change down"
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Driving Context

Used mainly when discussing driving and controlling vehicle speed.

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She had to change down quickly to avoid stalling in the middle of traffic.
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Action Timing

Often actioned when a vehicle slows down, like approaching a stop sign.

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Remember to change down as you prepare to stop.
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Hill Descent

Commonly used when going downhill to maintain a safe speed and control.

Illustration for Hill Descent
Change down before you start the descent. It gives you more control.
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Driving Context

Used mainly when discussing driving and controlling vehicle speed.

Illustration for Driving Context
She had to change down quickly to avoid stalling in the middle of traffic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Action Timing

Often actioned when a vehicle slows down, like approaching a stop sign.

Illustration for Action Timing
Remember to change down as you prepare to stop.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hill Descent

Commonly used when going downhill to maintain a safe speed and control.

Illustration for Hill Descent
Change down before you start the descent. It gives you more control.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Driving Context

Used mainly when discussing driving and controlling vehicle speed.

Illustration for Driving Context
She had to change down quickly to avoid stalling in the middle of traffic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Action Timing

Often actioned when a vehicle slows down, like approaching a stop sign.

Illustration for Action Timing
Remember to change down as you prepare to stop.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hill Descent

Commonly used when going downhill to maintain a safe speed and control.

Illustration for Hill Descent
Change down before you start the descent. It gives you more control.
Visual representation of the word "Change down"

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