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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Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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That may be a little more than Musk had bargained for.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2024
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Noun
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
Will share ad rev next week ❤️ pic.twitter.com/amSSmddFht — MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 15, 2024
That may be a little more than Musk had bargained for.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 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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