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Noun high gear has 1 sense
  1. high gear, high - a forward gear with a gear ratio giving high vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
    --1 is a kind of gear, gear mechanism
    --1 is a part of car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
    --1 has particulars: overdrive

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Term: High Gear

Description:

"High gear" is a commonly used idiomatic expression referring to a state of maximum speed, efficiency, or productivity. This term is often used in various contexts, including automotive, sports, and general everyday life. In the automotive world, high gear typically refers to the highest gear ratio in a vehicle's transmission, providing optimal speed and minimum engine revolutions per minute (RPM).

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Automotive: Referring to the highest gear in a vehicle's transmission system.

2. Noun - Idiomatic: Representing a state of maximum speed, efficiency, or productivity.

3. Adjective - Describing a situation or activity operating at maximum efficiency or intensity.

Sample Sentences:

1. In an automatic car, when the driver shifts into high gear, the engine reaches maximum speed with minimum effort.

2. Working late into the night, the team kicked into high gear to meet the demanding project deadline.

3. During a marathon, the seasoned runner quickly shifted into high gear and surged ahead of the competition.

4. The company's marketing campaign shifted to high gear, resulting in a significant boost in sales and brand awareness.

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