noun A change of direction or a movement downwards.
noun A reduction in quality or quantity.
noun A change in career or lifestyle to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
noun A shift of a transmission into a lower gear, as dictated by heavier load on the engine, as for example when climbing a hill or strongly accelerating.
verb To reduce (something) in quality or quantity (as effect, scope, speed, etc.)
verb To reduce (something) in quality or quantity (as effect, scope, speed, etc.)
verb To change (one's career or lifestyle) to one which is not as well paid but less stressful and more personally rewarding.
verb To shift (a car or bicycle) into a lower gear.