Definition of «rev»

The term "REV" is an acronym that stands for "Revolutions per minute." It refers to a measure of how many complete rotations or revolutions a device, such as an engine or motor, makes in one minute. The higher the RPM, the faster the device is operating and the more power it is producing.

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The athlete's heart rate began to rev as the countdown for the race started.
The company decided to rev up their marketing efforts to attract more customers.
The chef added a dash of red chili flakes to rev up the flavor of the dish.
The politician's controversial statements were intended to rev up his supporters and rally them behind his cause.
The fitness instructor encouraged the class to rev their energy levels by turning up the music and pushing themselves to their limits.

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This happens when i seek to hit the higher rev ranges of the bike. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
It uses fuel unnecessarily, as does needless harsh acceleration and using the higher rev range between upward gear changes. (gov.uk)
If you are power limited instead of rev limited, the power demand rises with the cube of the speed. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
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Definition of «rev»

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