Meaning of the word revving in English

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

revving

US /ˈrɛvɪŋ/
UK /ˈrɛvɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to increase the speed of rotation of (an engine)

Example:
He was revving the engine of his motorcycle.
The car was revving loudly at the starting line.
2.

to make something more active or exciting

Example:
The coach tried to rev up the team before the big game.
The news helped to rev up interest in the upcoming event.