rev

¹

[rev]

noun

1. a revolution (in an engine or the like).

verb (used with object)

revved, revving 

1. to accelerate sharply the speed of (an engine or the like) (often followed byup ).

verb (used without object)

revved, revving 

1. (of an engine) to accelerate; become revved (often followed byup ).

verb phrase

1. rev up,  to increase in strength or accelerate sharply.

   The economy is beginning to rev up.

rev.

²

abbreviation

1. revenue.

2. reverse.

3. review.

4. reviewed.

5. revise; revised.

6. revision.

7. revolution.

8. revolving.

Rev.

³

abbreviation

1. Bible.,  Revelation.

2. Reverend.

rev.

¹

abbreviation

1. revenue

2. reverse(d)

3. review

4. revise(d)

5. revision

6. revolution

7. revolving

Rev.

²

abbreviation

1. Bible Revelation

2. Reverend

rev

³

/ rɛv /

noun

1. revolution per minute

   the engine was doing 5000 revs

verb

1. (often foll by up) to increase the speed of revolution of (an engine)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rev.¹

First recorded in 1900–05; short for revolution

Example Sentences

A former TV pundit, Milei came to power in December 2023 promising shock therapy for Argentina's long-ailing economy, revving a chainsaw as a symbol of his plan to slash state spending.

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"It just seemed like a better idea because I didn't want to have to balance the clutch, the brake, the accelerator, check the revs, make sure I'm getting into the right gear," he says.

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Tick the paddle shifter, the wailing revs slip slightly—a kind of warble—then head through the roof again.

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In video of Tuesday’s incident obtained by The Times, Parias’ vehicle appears to be revving its engine, with a thick cloud of white smoke billowing near its tires.

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As Parias allegedly tried to rev his way out of the trap, an ICE agent opened fire.

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