Word: Rev Up
Definition: "Rev up" is a phrasal verb that means to increase the speed or power of something, often an engine, or to make something work faster or more energetically.
Usage Instructions: You can use "rev up" when talking about increasing speed, energy, or production. It is often used in informal contexts.
Examples: 1. In a Mechanical Context: - "He revved up the engine before the race started." - (This means he made the engine work faster to prepare for the race.)
Advanced Usage: "Rev up" can also be used metaphorically to describe increasing enthusiasm or energy in a situation. For example: - "The coach tried to rev up the team before the big game." - (This means the coach worked to boost the team's energy and motivation.)
Word Variants: - Revs (noun): Refers to the number of revolutions per minute in an engine. For example, "The car's revs increased as it accelerated." - Revving (gerund): The act of increasing the engine speed. For example, "The revving of the motorcycle could be heard from blocks away."
Different Meanings:While "rev up" primarily refers to increasing speed or energy, it can also imply preparing for action or excitement in a broader sense.
Synonyms: - Accelerate - Speed up - Boost - Enhance
Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs: - "Gear up": to prepare for an event or action. (Example: "We need to gear up for the launch next week.") - "Amp up": to increase the intensity or excitement of something.