switch gears

switch 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
The truck jerks every time I switch gears.La camioneta da una sacudida siempre que cambio de marcha.
b. cambiar de velocidad
To switch gears, move this lever.Para cambiar de velocidad, mueve esta palanca.
a. cambiar de tema
We switched gears so many times in that conversation that I got lost.Cambiamos de tema tantas veces durante esa conversación que me perdí.
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