rev
/rɛv/
noun
- A revolution of an engine's crankshaft, especially when referring to engine speed.
- You can hear the revs drop when you let off the gas.
- The car's engine reached 4,000 revs before he shifted gears.
- The mechanic checked the revs with a tachometer.
- A short form of 'reverend', used as a title for a member of the clergy.
- We invited Rev. Johnson to the ceremony.
- The letter was addressed to Rev. Thomas.
- Rev. Smith will lead the service this Sunday.
verb
- To increase the speed of an engine, especially by pressing the accelerator.
- She revved the car to warm it up on a cold morning.
- He revved the engine before pulling out of the driveway.
- The driver revved the motorcycle loudly at the stoplight.
- To increase the level of activity, excitement, or energy of something.
- We need to rev our marketing efforts to attract more customers.
- The coach revved up the team with a motivational speech.
- The music revved the crowd into a frenzy.
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