Definition of "upshift" in English

noun

1. (automotive, cycling) A shift to a higher gear.

2. A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.

verb

1. (automotive, cycling) To shift to a higher gear.

   • You can upshift to second gear once the car is moving.

2. (transitive) To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.

   • The frequency of the light is upshifted.