low gear

• Término mecánico que designa una relación de transmisión reducida en la caja de cambios de un vehículo, que proporciona mayor potencia y par motor a bajas velocidades, usada a menudo para subir pendientes, remolcar o conducir en condiciones difíciles. En sentido figurado, puede referirse a trabajar a un ritmo más lento y pausado.

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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.