1. powershift - Noun
2. powershift - Verb
powershift (third-person singular simple present powershifts, present participle powershifting, simple past and past participle powershifted)
(driving) To shift gears without letting off the accelerator and while briefly depressing the clutch, keeping the engine in its powerband.
powershift (uncountable)
(automotive) A type of dual-clutch gear transmission system.
The models affected include the Ford Fiesta and Focus small cars and EcoSport SUVs made between 2011 and 2015 equipped with the six-speed “Powershift” transmission. Source: Internet