low gear

• Mechanischer Begriff für eine niedrige Übersetzung im Getriebe eines Fahrzeugs, die bei geringer Geschwindigkeit hohe Kraft und Drehmoment liefert und oft zum Bergauffahren, Ziehen oder Fahren unter schwierigen Bedingungen verwendet wird. Im übertragenen Sinn kann es bedeuten, in einem langsameren, bedächtigeren Tempo zu arbeiten.

A mechanical term referring to a lower ratio in a vehicle's transmission that provides more power and torque at slower speeds, often used for climbing hills, towing, or driving in difficult conditions. Figuratively, it can mean operating at a slower, more deliberate pace.

1. Vehicle gear settingB1formal

   A lower gear ratio in a vehicle's transmission, used for slower speeds and more torque, especially for climbing hills or towing.

   Niedrige Übersetzung

   • He shifted into low gear to drive up the steep mountain road.
   • Use low gear when towing a heavy trailer.
   • The truck struggled in low gear on the muddy path.

2. Reduced activity or effortB2informal

   A state of reduced activity, speed, or intensity.

   Niedrige Aktivität

   • After the busy holiday season, the office went into low gear.
   • The economy is operating in low gear right now.
   • She put her social life in low gear to focus on her studies.