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rev
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
revs; revved; revving
revs; revved; revving
Learner's definition of REV
[+ object]
: to cause (an engine) to run more quickly : to increase the revolutions per minute of (a motor in a vehicle)加快（发动机的）转速；加快车速 — often + up
- She sat in the car and revved the engine [=she pressed the car's accelerator when the engine was on but the car was not in gear] while she waited for us.她坐在车里并在等待我们的同时调高了发动机转速。
- He revved up the motorcycle by making adjustments to its engine.他通过调整发动机，加快了这辆摩托车的车速。
rev up
[phrasal verb] informal 1
: to become more active变得更加活跃
- The campaign is revving up.竞选活动正在热烈展开。
2
rev (someone or something) up or rev up (someone or something) : to make (someone or something) more active or effective使活跃；使有效 — see also revved up
- Big business spending is revving up the economy.巨额的企业开销正推动着经济发展。
- The company is getting revved up for the launch of its new product line.公司为这条新生产线的启用正在加紧工作。
2 rev /ˈrɛv/ noun
plural revs
2 rev
/ˈrɛv/
noun
plural revs
Learner's definition of REV
[count] informal
: a complete turn of an engine part : revolution（发动机部件的）旋转，一转 — usually plural通常用复数
- a motor with a speed of 5,000 revs per minute每分钟5000转的发动机
See also: Rev.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 For those who like to row their own, however, a six-speed manual gearbox with automatic rev-matching is also available as a no-cost option. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 17 July 2022 Honda has given the Civic Si a rev-matching system, previously only available on the Civic Type R, as well. Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 12 May 2022 One of the notable additions to the new Si is a rev-matching system, which was previously available only on the Civic Type R. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 30 Nov. 2021 There’s also the Civic Type R’s rev-matching feature on tap. Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 12 Nov. 2021 Honda is attempting to justify the Si's higher base price by including more standard equipment including a premium audio system, a rev-matching feature for the transmission, and additional drive-mode customization options. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 2 Nov. 2021 There is also a red button that engages an automatic rev-matching function for the transmission. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 7 Sep. 2021 For drivers still perfecting their craft, the Mach 1 features rev-matching downshifts—purists will be happy to know it can be shut off. Nelson Ireson, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2021 PCMAG, 16 Sep. 2022 Ford also introduces interesting features that include an electronic drift brake and a way to remotely rev the engine. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 That means banking authorities’ worries about inflation must now take a backseat to the more urgent task of trying to rev up the country’s economic engine. Mary Hui, Quartz, 15 Aug. 2022 That's of course thanks to the caffeine, a stimulant that can rev up your body's engine for the day. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 That omicron-targeting combo shot proved safe and able to rev up virus-fighting antibodies, and European regulators on Thursday recommended using that type of booster. Lauren Neergaard, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 That omicron-targeting combo shot proved safe and able to rev up virus-fighting antibodies, and European regulators on Thursday recommended using that type of booster. Lauran Neergaard, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 That omicron-targeting combo shot proved safe and able to rev up virus-fighting antibodies — and European regulators on Thursday recommended using that type of booster. Lauran Neergaard, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, Chinese authorities hope to rev up the country’s stalling economy by cutting key rates. Mary Hui, Quartz, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
The pedals are spaced a bit far apart for easy heel-and-toeing, but the auto rev-matching feature (which can be turned off) works better than most Nikes will. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 For those who like to row their own, however, a six-speed manual gearbox with automatic rev-matching is also available as a no-cost option. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 17 July 2022 Honda has given the Civic Si a rev-matching system, previously only available on the Civic Type R, as well. Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 12 May 2022 One of the notable additions to the new Si is a rev-matching system, which was previously available only on the Civic Type R. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 30 Nov. 2021 There’s also the Civic Type R’s rev-matching feature on tap. Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 12 Nov. 2021 Honda is attempting to justify the Si's higher base price by including more standard equipment including a premium audio system, a rev-matching feature for the transmission, and additional drive-mode customization options. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 2 Nov. 2021 There is also a red button that engages an automatic rev-matching function for the transmission. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 7 Sep. 2021 For drivers still perfecting their craft, the Mach 1 features rev-matching downshifts—purists will be happy to know it can be shut off. Nelson Ireson, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2021 Verb
One new feature that wowed the crowd: being able to rev the engine remotely by pressing the key fob. PCMAG, 16 Sep. 2022 Ford also introduces interesting features that include an electronic drift brake and a way to remotely rev the engine. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 That means banking authorities’ worries about inflation must now take a backseat to the more urgent task of trying to rev up the country’s economic engine. Mary Hui, Quartz, 15 Aug. 2022 That's of course thanks to the caffeine, a stimulant that can rev up your body's engine for the day. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 That omicron-targeting combo shot proved safe and able to rev up virus-fighting antibodies, and European regulators on Thursday recommended using that type of booster. Lauren Neergaard, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 That omicron-targeting combo shot proved safe and able to rev up virus-fighting antibodies, and European regulators on Thursday recommended using that type of booster. Lauran Neergaard, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 That omicron-targeting combo shot proved safe and able to rev up virus-fighting antibodies — and European regulators on Thursday recommended using that type of booster. Lauran Neergaard, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, Chinese authorities hope to rev up the country’s stalling economy by cutting key rates. Mary Hui, Quartz, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
short for revolution
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1920, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of rev was circa 1890 Phrases Containing rev
noun
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