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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Prime Video is revving up for a Formula One racing series from the team behind The Expanse.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Dec. 2024
Whether whipping up a batch of chocolate chip cookies with the kids for a cozy weekend at home or revving up your oven for a holiday cookie exchange, these foolproof recipes ensure comforting results every time.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Intel’s troubles have been a blow to the Biden administration’s plans to rev up domestic chip manufacturing.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Lisa is revving up her au-au-au-au-aura, with the announcement of her debut album Alter Ego.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Dec. 2024
Whether whipping up a batch of chocolate chip cookies with the kids for a cozy weekend at home or revving up your oven for a holiday cookie exchange, these foolproof recipes ensure comforting results every time.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Intel’s troubles have been a blow to the Biden administration’s plans to rev up domestic chip manufacturing.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Lisa is revving up her au-au-au-au-aura, with the announcement of her debut album Alter Ego.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 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 8 Jan. 2025.
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