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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This year’s event, set for November 21 to 23, is revving up to be even more exciting.
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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
In stock markets abroad, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng roared 6.2% higher, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm over recent announcements from Beijing to rev up the Chinese economy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
The score even begins with this low buzz and timpani rumble that sounds like an engine revving up.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
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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
In stock markets abroad, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng roared 6.2% higher, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm over recent announcements from Beijing to rev up the Chinese economy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
The score even begins with this low buzz and timpani rumble that sounds like an engine revving up.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 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 15 Nov. 2024.
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