shift gears
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shift 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.).
1. (automobile)
a. cambiar de marcha
I need to learn how to shift gears smoothly in my new car.Necesito aprender a cambiar de marcha suavemente en mi carro nuevo.
a. cambiar de tema
I had a question, but I didn't ask it because we had already shifted gears.Tenía una pregunta, pero no la hice porque ya habíamos cambiado de tema.
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