Rev
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɛv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rev is a verb meaning (ergative) To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.
Meaning
(ergative) To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.
More Meanings
- Clipping of revolution (of something spinning).
- Clipping of revenue
- Clipping of reverend
Example Sentences
He revved the engine in a rather macho style.
You could hear the engines revving from a mile away.
Two in a row, everybody knows at the green light you rev it on the red line.
Up came the revs again, slam the door shut, kick the stick off the throttle and up through the gears, down the others side! Whee! Made it again!
Word Forms
- revs
- revving
- revved
Synonyms for rev
Depending on context, synonyms include rpm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rpm, rotate, patch, revision, reviewing, review.
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