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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Or, rev up at K1 Speed, offering indoor, electric go-kart racing.
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Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Confrontations between law enforcement and protesters are playing out almost in real time, with both sides revved up.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
Even if a decision comes closer to the summer, experts say a campaign finance decision could certainly impact the flow of funds as candidates rev up to November’s elections.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
One play revved up the Rebels and their rowdy fans.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Confrontations between law enforcement and protesters are playing out almost in real time, with both sides revved up.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
Even if a decision comes closer to the summer, experts say a campaign finance decision could certainly impact the flow of funds as candidates rev up to November’s elections.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
One play revved up the Rebels and their rowdy fans.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Rev up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rev%20up. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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