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

high gear

noun
 
/ˌhaɪ ˈɡɪə(r)/
 
/ˌhaɪ ˈɡɪr/
[uncountable] (especially North American English)Idioms
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  1. the highest gear in a vehicle that is used when you are driving fast
Idioms
in/into high gear
  1. in a state of intense activity
    • Her career is back in high gear.
kick/move/swing into high gear
  1. 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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