Definitions

1. noun

a short film or a segment of a film, typically made as a separate unit and not necessarily connected to the rest of the film

“The director wanted to include a rev about a character’s backstory in the main film.”

2. noun

a repetition or reprise of a musical theme or section

“The orchestra performed a beautiful rev of the main melody.”

3. verb

to turn or move something around a central point, especially to reverse the direction of something

“The car revved around the curve, narrowly avoiding an accident.”

4. verb

to start or increase the speed of something, especially an engine

“The engine revved up quickly as the driver accelerated.”

5. verb

to review or discuss something again

“The teacher asked the students to rev their previous assignment and make improvements.”

6. verb

to return or go back to a previous state or position

“The company tried to rev its old business model after realizing its mistakes.”

7. verb

to revitalize or give new energy to something

“The new management tried to rev the company’s stagnant sales figures.”