downshift
verb [I] (WAY OF LIVING) /ˈdaʊn.ʃɪft/Definition
› to leave a job that is well paid and difficult in order to do something that gives you more time and satisfaction but less moneyRetiring and resigning from work downshifter /-ʃɪf.tər/
/-ʃɪf.tɚ/ noun [C] downshifting /-ʃɪf.tɪŋ/ noun [U] › More people are finding that downshifting is delivering a less stressful life.Working hours and periods of workWork, working and the workplaceLifestyles and their study
/-ʃɪf.tɚ/ noun [C] downshifting /-ʃɪf.tɪŋ/ noun [U] › More people are finding that downshifting is delivering a less stressful life.Working hours and periods of workWork, working and the workplaceLifestyles and their study(Definition of downshift verb (WAY OF LIVING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- abdicate verb (KING/QUEEN)
- attrition noun
- bow out phrasal verb
- chuck sth in phrasal verb
- departure noun (LEAVING)
- golden handshake noun
- golden parachute noun
- leave the field clear for sb idiom
- natural wastage noun
- outgoing adjective (LEAVING)
- pension noun
- redundancy payment noun
- resignation noun (JOB)
- retd adjective
- retire verb (STOP WORKING)
- retired adjective
- retiree noun
- retirement noun
- retiring adjective (STOP WORKING)
- turnover noun (EMPLOYEES)
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