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Wiktionary

  1. v. idiomatic To increase the speed of an engine, especially that of a stationary motor car

WordNet 3.0

  1. v. increase the number of rotations per minute
  2. v. speed up

Examples

  • “The cheeky-cum-youthful glow of tomato red that almost vibrates to the eye, a wonderful glimpse of the red of a candy apple with its glossy finish inviting you to sweet surrender, or the globally recognizable fire-engine red—cooler to the eye with hidden hues of blue—can rev up a randy response in almost anyone, when used in the right setting.”

    Simon & Schuster: The Style Checklist

  • “To rev up business, Hanscom’s was running a contest in all its New York outlets.”

    Simon & Schuster: Kitchen Privileges

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