rev
a revolution (in an engine or the like).
to accelerate sharply the speed of (an engine or the like) (often followed by up).
(of an engine) to accelerate; become revved (often followed by up).
rev up, to increase in strength or accelerate sharply: The economy is beginning to rev up.
Origin of rev
1Other definitions for rev. (2 of 3)
revenue.
reverse.
review.
reviewed.
revise; revised.
revision.
revolution.
revolving.
Other definitions for Rev. (3 of 3)
Bible. Revelation.
Reverend.
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How to use rev in a sentence
Azhar started the night, his enthusiasm revving up the crowd that was a bit too large for the venue.
Defying Stereotypes, Young Muslim Writers Find Community Onstage | Julianne Chiaet | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTReminded of that revving motor down in Dixie, I have to concur.
Risk, transgression, mockery, rebellion—these are the revving motors of fun.
But, the crowd-control vehicles started revving up, and the police began preparing to move forward.
Taksim Square Showdown, as Police Forcefully Clear Gezi Park | Mike Giglio | June 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTNow that Sarah Palin is launching an East Coast bus tour, the speculation machine is revving up again.
Now the street noises assailed his ears; the grinding of gears, the revving of motors.
This Crowded Earth | Robert BlochDefinitely something else, and please go walk into one of those revving propellers, will you!
Dave Dawson at Truk | Robert Sydney BowenIt was then that Dave suddenly was conscious of the fact that there were sounds of revving aircraft engines.
Dave Dawson with the Commandos | R. Sidney BowenHis ears were filled with the sound of the revving aircraft engines.
Dave Dawson with the Commandos | R. Sidney BowenSomewhere down the line a big plane was getting ready to take off, the pilot was checking his magnetos, revving up his engines.
The Golden Skull | John Blaine
British Dictionary definitions for rev (1 of 3)
/ (rɛv) informal /
revolution per minute: the engine was doing 5000 revs
(often foll by up) to increase the speed of revolution of (an engine)
British Dictionary definitions for rev. (2 of 3)
revenue
reverse(d)
review
revise(d)
revision
revolution
revolving
British Dictionary definitions for Rev. (3 of 3)
Bible Revelation
Reverend
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