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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So into this mix came Chase to do battle against Leno and Letterman, who were both revved up to prove themselves as the top-dog in the time slot.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026
The season-long buying spree followed a strong showing early on, as consumers revved up at the outset of the holiday season.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Just as those physiological changes are revving up, intensive caregiving and other demands are often increasing too, leaving less time for exercise, sleep and other basic self-care.
—Anna Barton Bradley, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026
The season-long buying spree followed a strong showing early on, as consumers revved up at the outset of the holiday season.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Just as those physiological changes are revving up, intensive caregiving and other demands are often increasing too, leaving less time for exercise, sleep and other basic self-care.
—Anna Barton Bradley, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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