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Definition of gear change noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

gear change

noun
 
/ˈɡɪə tʃeɪndʒ/
 
/ˈɡɪr tʃeɪndʒ/
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  1. the action of changing the position of the gears in a vehicle that gives a particular range of speed and power; the equipment that makes this change
    • Not having to worry about gear changes is another benefit of driving an electric car.
    • The gear change in the new model is so smooth.
    Topics Transport by car or lorryc2
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