English Explanatory Dictionary

rev up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To increase the speed of an engine, especially that of a stationary motor car.
  2. To make (someone or something) more active; to energize.
  3. To become more active.

Pronunciation

En-au-rev up.ogg

Word forms

rev up revs up revving up revved up

Synonyms

give it the gun tach up

Derived words

revved up
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