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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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
As the holiday season shifts into high gear, struggles are mounting for the Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, with more stores shutting their doors.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
This is where the season really kicks into high gear, putting our heroes up against someone whose power turns all of their strengths into weaknesses.
—Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Fifsy Motorcycle Boots Practical and cute, these motorcycle boots are going to kick your fashion game into high gear.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
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 18 Dec. 2025.
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