rev

noun

A revolution, as of a motor.

intransitive verb

To increase the speed of (a motor, for example).

intransitive verb

To accelerate or increase.

intransitive verb

To make livelier or more productive.

intransitive verb

To operate at an increased speed.

intransitive verb

To accelerate in quantity or activity.

noun

revolution

verb

To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.

abbreviation

reverend