noun
gear change; shifting gears
Refers to the act of changing gears in a vehicle or machine. Common in automotive and cycling contexts.
マニュアル車では、ギアチェンジをスムーズに行うことが大切だ。
In a manual car, it's important to shift gears smoothly.
自転車のギアチェンジがうまくいかない。
The gear change on my bicycle isn't working well.