Meaning of the word "rev up" in English

What does "rev up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rev up

US /rev ʌp/
UK /rev ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to increase the speed of an engine or to make something more active or exciting

Example:
The driver revved up the engine before speeding off.
We need to rev up our marketing efforts to reach more customers.
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