high gear
noun
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: a state of intense or maximum activity
—usually used with into or in
a project in high gear
Examples of high gear in a Sentence
She shifted the car into high gear.
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What a crazy sports weekend that was — the NBA Finals concluded Saturday night, the World Cup kicked into high gear and the UFC staged fights last night on the White House lawn.
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David Hickey, NBC news, 15 June 2026
When your time is always broken up into these little endless tasks, your nervous system shifts into high gear and doesn’t get a chance to recharge.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
As camping season kicks into high gear, travelers looking for trip inspiration have more options than ever before.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Instead, the company shifted into high gear and rose to the challenge.
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David Hickey, NBC news, 15 June 2026
When your time is always broken up into these little endless tasks, your nervous system shifts into high gear and doesn’t get a chance to recharge.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
As camping season kicks into high gear, travelers looking for trip inspiration have more options than ever before.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Instead, the company shifted into high gear and rose to the challenge.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for high gear
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“High gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20gear. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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