Move Through The Gears Meaning

(idiomatic) To gradually increase speed or output.

Example: 2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”[1], BBC Sport:
  Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.

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