upshift

noun

1. A shift to a higher gear.

   “For example, the vehicle starts off in second gear or an upshift takes place at lower engine speeds.”

2. A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.

verb

1. To shift to a higher gear.

   “You can upshift to second gear once the car is moving.”

2. (transitive)To shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth rate, economic level, etc.

   “The frequency of the light is upshifted.”

   “That's how you upshift a conversation so you can navigate the great political divide in a way that insights, not incites.”

   “Collectively, we need to “up-shift” our thinking—we need a new mindset.”

   “Irritation will also occur if you or your family have never had, and will never have, a chance to 'upshift'.”