rev - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

definitions

a revolution of an engine per minute

examples

an engine speed of 1,750 revs

(verb)

definitions

increase the running speed of (an engine) or the engine speed of (a vehicle) by pressing the accelerator, especially while the clutch is disengaged

examples

he revved up the engine and drove off

I revved up enthusiastically