rev up
Increase engine speed
Rev up means to increase engine speed, making the motor run faster and louder while typically stationary: He revved up the motorcycle at the stoplight.
Figuratively, to rev up is to energize or intensify something in preparation for action: The campaign is revving up for the final push.
You can rev yourself up—building excitement or energy before a challenge.
Cause to act
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- galvanizeStimulate into action
- boostUpward push or increase
- activateCause to function
stimulate · arouse · awaken · animate · empower · recharge · vitalize · inspire
Power flow controller
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- redlineEditorial revision marking
turbo · overdrive · gearshift · ignition · carburetor · cylinder · pistons · exhaust
State of awaiting something
- buzzContinuous low drone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
eagerness · thrill · exhilaration · energy · momentum · frenzy · hype · buildup
Developing abilities through practice
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- briefingConcise information session
strategizing · planning · groundwork · setup · countdown · pregame · prelaunch · buildup
motivate
Cause to act
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- galvanizeStimulate into action
- boostUpward push or increase
activate · stimulate · arouse · awaken · animate · empower · recharge · vitalize · inspire · kindle
throttle
Power flow controller
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
redline · turbo · overdrive · gearshift · ignition · carburetor · cylinder · pistons · exhaust · idle
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- buzzContinuous low drone
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
fervor · eagerness · thrill · exhilaration · energy · momentum · frenzy · hype · buildup · fever pitch
training
Developing abilities through practice
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
briefing · strategizing · planning · groundwork · setup · countdown · pregame · prelaunch · buildup · mobilization
- accelerationaccelerate, acceleration, accelerating, quicken, hasten
- car talkpedal to the metal, hit the gas, step on it, floor it, burn rubber
- encourageencourage, urge, cheer on, exhort, motivate
- activateturn on, switch on, power on, start, enable
- getting readyget ready, readying, be prepared, equipping, prep time
- improveimprove, enhance, better, refine, upgrade
rev upidle
Without activity or purpose
throttle down · decelerate · shut off · turn off · stall