rev

¹

[ rev ]

noun

1. a revolution (in an engine or the like).

verb (used with object)

, revved, rev·ving.

1. to accelerate sharply the speed of (an engine or the like) (often followed by up ).

verb (used without object)

, revved, rev·ving.

1. (of an engine) to accelerate; become revved (often followed by up ).

verb phrase

1. to increase in strength or accelerate sharply:

   The economy is beginning to rev up.

rev.

²

abbreviation for

1. revenue.
2. reverse.
3. review.
4. reviewed.
5. revise; revised.
6. revision.
7. revolution.
8. revolving.

Rev.

³

abbreviation for

1. Bible. Revelation.
2. Reverend.

Rev.

¹

abbreviation for

1. Bible Revelation
2. Reverend

rev.

²

abbreviation for

1. revenue
2. reverse(d)
3. review
4. revise(d)
5. revision
6. revolution
7. revolving

rev

³

/ rɛv /

noun

1. revolution per minute

   the engine was doing 5000 revs

verb

1. often foll by up to increase the speed of revolution of (an engine)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rev¹

First recorded in 1900–05; short for revolution

Example Sentences

Another sermon by Rev Tony Kiama of the River of God Church recently went viral after he called out Ruto’s government for "not serving God’s purpose but an evil one", citing the killings during the recent protests, the rising cost of living and every-day corruption.

From BBC

In 1828, for example, the Rev. Peter Williams warned that only 600 Black children were enrolled in New York City’s public schools, even though there were 2,500 children in the city who Williams thought should be in school.

From Slate

The Rev Hector Morrison, who is from Lewis and is principal of Highland Theological College UHI, said one reason for the longevity of Lewis and Harris' Sunday traditions were evangelical revivals.

From BBC

The Rev Morrison says parts of Lewis and Harris experienced revivals every 10-15 years up until at least the 1970s.

From BBC

"The scale and severity of the practice was horrific," noted the so-called Ruston report, named after the Rev Mark Ruston, who compiled it in 1982.

From BBC

Related Words

• appoint
• come up with
• create
• enact
• establish
• inaugurate
• initiate
• install
• introduce
• launch
• organize
• set up