rev up

phrasal verb

revved up; revving up; revs up

informal

: to become more active

The campaign is revving up.

: 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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For example, some locations are revving up security around executive parking. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 While there’s still little more than a month before Trump is inaugurated for a second time, congressional Republicans have already been revving up far-reaching plans to advance the incoming president’s tax and spending agenda come next year. —

Aris Folley, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024 Prime Video is revving up for a Formula One racing series from the team behind The Expanse. —

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 See all Example Sentences for rev up