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to rev up
[phrase form: rev]
01
to increase the speed of an engine
Transitive: to rev up an engine
02
to become more active or energized
Intransitive
03
to make someone or something more active, increasing their energy or enthusiasm
Transitive: to rev up sb/sth
rev up
v
Example
The mechanic revved up the engine to test its performance.
In a drag race, drivers rev up their engines to get a quick start.
He revved up the motorcycle's engine before speeding off.
The energetic music revved up the crowd at the concert.
The coach revved up the team with an inspiring pre-game speech.
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