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kickdown
A change to a lower gear in an automatic car caused by pressing the accelerator pedal down fully
Pronunciation: /ˈkɪkˌdaʊn/
Meaning
A change to a lower gear in an automatic car caused by pressing the accelerator pedal down fully.
Example
Pressing the accelerator fully triggered kickdown to a lower gear.
Pressing the accelerator fully triggered kickdown to a lower gear.
Practice tips
- Practice kickdown out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.