rev up

phrasal verb

revved up; revving up; revs up
informal
1
: to become more active
The campaign is revving up.
2
: to make (someone or something) more active or effective
Big business spending is revving up the economy.
The company is getting revved up for the launch of its new product line.

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What's happening: We're getting revved up for trick-or-treaters and want to hear from you on candy etiquette. Karri Peifer, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024 When lockdown rules were lifted, demand for goods slowed and manufacturers revved up production as workers returned. Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2024 This year’s event, set for November 21 to 23, is revving up to be even more exciting. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Now, Muniz is revving up to take a full-time gig with Reaume Brothers Racing, driving the No. 33 F-150 in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rev up 

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“Rev up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rev%20up. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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