upshift noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A shift to a higher gear.For example, the vehicle starts off in second gear or an upshift takes place at lower engine speeds. — 1999 •A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc. verb2 •To shift to a higher gear.You can upshift to second gear once the car is moving. •To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.The frequency of the light is upshifted. formsupshifted · upshifting · upshifts
