low gear

About 0.12 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.

   Start out in low gear when climbing a steep hill.

2. noun One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.

   A low gear is appropriate when climbing a steep hill.

3. noun A state of sluggish or minimal activity.

   The campaign remained in low gear until sufficient funding was finally received.

Similar words

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