verb
rev
rehv
verb
1
To make an engine run faster, or to increase its speed.
"He revved the engine before pulling out of the driveway."
How to Use Rev
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make an engine speed up, often by pressing the accelerator while parked.
Common pairings
rev the engine
rev up
Word Forms
revved past tense, revs singular
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Etymology
Short for "revolutions," as in revolutions per minute (rpm).