Looking for the meaning of the word REV in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REV with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Rev
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of revolution
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɛv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a revolution of an engine per minute
Short Definition:revolution of engine per minute
Examples:- an engine speed of 1,750 revs
Word: Rev
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɛv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
increase the running speed of (an engine) or the engine speed of (a vehicle) by pressing the accelerator, especially while the clutch is disengaged
Short Definition:increase running speed of engine or engine speed of vehicle
Examples:- he revved up the engine and drove off
- I revved up enthusiastically
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