The meaning of Rev

noun

A revolution of an engine per minute.

Usage examples:

An engine speed of 1,750 revs

verb

Increase the running speed of (an engine) or the engine speed of (a vehicle) by pressing the accelerator, especially while the clutch is disengaged.

Usage examples:

He revved up the engine and drove off

abbreviation

The book of revelation (in biblical references).

abbreviation

(as the title of a priest) reverend.

Usage examples:

Rev. john tompkins

verb

To increase the speed of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not moving

Usage examples:

[ t ] the pilot moved the plane into position and revved its engines.

noun

A revolution (= one complete turn of a part in an engine)

Usage examples:

Keep the revs up (= the engine parts turning quickly) or the engine will stall., a rev counter

verb

To increase the operating speed of an engine while the vehicle is not moving, usually to warm it to the correct temperature

Usage examples:

The noise of the car engine revving up woke the whole neighbourhood.

noun

Written abbreviation for reverend