Question 1

What does "change up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To move to a higher gear in a vehicle with manual transmission, usually when accelerating.

Question 2

How do you use "change up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Once you reach 30 mph, change up to third gear for a smoother ride.

Question 3

Is "change up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"change up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Has two main senses: (1) the driving sense (British English, shift to a higher gear) and (2) an informal sense meaning to vary or alter something, increasingly common in American English and spreading globally. The informal sense is especially common in sports commentary.

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