change gears

change gears
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
If I change gears here, will the car stall?Si cambio de marcha aquí, ¿el carro se parará?
b. cambiar de velocidad
You have to change gears to enter the driveway.Hay que cambiar de velocidad al entrar en el camino de entrada.
a. cambiar de tema
Does everyone understand everything? Are we ready to change gears?¿Todos lo entienden todo? ¿Estamos listos para cambiar de tema?
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