change gear

change gear(
cheynj
 
gihr
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. cambiar de marcha
The hill is pretty steep. You'll have to change gear.La cuesta está bien inclinada. Tienes que cambiar de marcha.
b. cambiar de velocidad
I recently bought my first car with manual transmission and I'm still learning to change gear.Recientemente compré mi primer coche con transmisión manual y todavía estoy aprendiendo a cambiar de velocidad.
a. cambiar de tema
This has been a good discussion, but let's change gear and talk about the upcoming event.Esta ha sido una buena conversación, pero cambiemos de tema y hablemos el próximo evento.
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