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BNC: 5426 COCA: 17305

rev
1 rev /ˈrɛv/ verb
revs; revved; revving
1 rev
/ˈrɛv/
verb
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

rev up

[phrasal verb] informal
1 
: to become more active变得更加活跃
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
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

See also: Rev.

BNC: 5426 COCA: 17305

rev

1 of 4

noun

ˈrev How to pronounce rev (audio)
1
: a revolution of a motor
2
: revolution per minute
—usually used in plural

rev

2 of 4

verb

revved; revving

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

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

rev

3 of 4

abbreviation (1)

1
revenue
2
reverse
3
review; reviewed
4
revised; revision
5
revolution

Rev

4 of 4

abbreviation (2)

1
Revelation
2
reverend

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
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
BNC: 5426 COCA: 17305
rev

noun

  ➡ see also revolution ADJECTIVE | REV + NOUN | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤high, low (both especially BrE) 高轉速；低轉速◇The engine is almost silent at low revs.發動機在低轉速時幾乎沒有聲音。➤engine發動機的轉速REV + NOUN➤counter (BrE) 轉速表PHRASES➤revs a minute, revs per minute每分鐘轉速

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