revved; revving
1
a
: to step up the number of revolutions per minute of
—often used with up
rev up the engine
b
: increase
—used with up
rev up production
2
: to drive or operate especially at high speed
—often used with up
3
: to make more active or effective
—used with up
revving up the economy
4
: to stir up : excite
—usually used with up
revved up the kids before bedtime
1
: to operate at an increased speed of revolution
—usually used with up
2
: to increase in amount or activity
—usually used with up
the campaign revved up
3
: to become more excited especially in anticipation
—usually used with up
the partygoers were revving up
1
revenue
2
reverse
3
review; reviewed
4
revised; revision
5
revolution
1
Revelation
2
reverend
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Verb
the team was revved up by the coach's do-or-die locker room speech
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Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
Again and again, followed by hard braking—courtesy of Wilwood—and a downshift or two after a bit of throttle blipping to rev match.
—Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Mark Gray, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
That last figure suggests that Nilu’s engine will rev like an electric motor.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The pulse and power of gasoline engine at high rev carries a signature all its own.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
Again and again, followed by hard braking—courtesy of Wilwood—and a downshift or two after a bit of throttle blipping to rev match.
—Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Verb
Located inside the Cromwell, Giada — which just celebrated its 10th year on the Strip — boasts a weekend brunch gets guests’ engines revving.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
That last figure suggests that Nilu’s engine will rev like an electric motor.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Rev.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rev. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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rev
1 of 2 noun
: a revolution of a motor
rev
2 of 2 verb
revved; revving
1
a
: to increase the revolutions per minute of (a motor)
b
: increase
—used with up
rev up production
2
: to make more active or effective
—used with up
needed to rev up the campaign
3
: excite sense 1
—usually used with up
revved the kids up
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