upshift
noun
1. (automotive) A shift to a higher gear
2. (sciences, engineering) A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency or growth
verb
1. (automotive) To shift to a higher gear
- You can upshift to second gear once the car is moving.
2. (sciences, engineering) To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency or growth rate
- The frequency of the light is upshifted.