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

top gear

noun

/ˌtɒp ˈɡɪə(r)/

/ˌtɑːp ˈɡɪr/

[uncountable]

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the highest gear in a vehicle
- in/into top gear They cruised along in top gear.
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(informal) the highest level of activity or success
- in/into top gear Her career is moving into top gear.

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