rev up
phrasal verb
revved up; revving up; revs up
Definition of rev 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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“Rev up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rev%20up. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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