rev up
phrasal verb
revved up; revving up; revs up
informal
1
: to become more active
The campaign is revving up.
2
: to make (someone or something) more active or effective
Big business spending is revving up the economy.
The company is getting revved up for the launch of its new product line.
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As the month winds down, the cosmic energy will rev up.
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
By Friday, things rev up with the VIP Chef Showdown, where 16 of Miami’s top chefs—including favorites like Bernie Matz and Sharon Fernandez—go head-to-head in live culinary battles, serving up bold flavors for guests to enjoy.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Last year, McIlroy closed with a 6-under 65 on Sunday to get the job done with panache—his back nine revved up crowds with a pair of eagles and a couple birdies for good measure.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
But now—especially with the advent of AI and an increasingly unpredictable geopolitical situation—the demands on CFOs are really revving up.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
By Friday, things rev up with the VIP Chef Showdown, where 16 of Miami’s top chefs—including favorites like Bernie Matz and Sharon Fernandez—go head-to-head in live culinary battles, serving up bold flavors for guests to enjoy.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Last year, McIlroy closed with a 6-under 65 on Sunday to get the job done with panache—his back nine revved up crowds with a pair of eagles and a couple birdies for good measure.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
But now—especially with the advent of AI and an increasingly unpredictable geopolitical situation—the demands on CFOs are really revving up.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rev up
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“Rev up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rev%20up. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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