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 25 Jun. 2022.

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