shift gears

phrase

: to make a change
shifted gears in the middle of the project

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MIdwest earlier this year shifted gears and named Sajdak Holtan’s brother David as its new chief executive officer. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 But rumors started pointing to Apple going with its landscape-first form factor, and other foldable makers shifted gears — seemingly to get ahead of Apple. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 But let’s shift gears and focus on someone who gave up her chance to win and became a hero in a whole different kind of way. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Those may be costs worth absorbing to have the ability to shift gears more quickly financially, Long says. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shift gears

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“Shift gears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shift%20gears. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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