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Definition of high gear noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

high gear

noun

[uncountable]

the highest gear in a vehicle that is used when you are driving fast

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in/into high gear

in a state of intense activity Her career is back in high gear.

kick/move/swing into high gear

to become more intense The campaign season for this year’s elections doesn’t really kick into high gear until June.

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