revs
word · lemma: rev
Definition
'Revs' usually refers to the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) of an engine, or as a verb, it means to increase the speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in automotive contexts, both as noun ('high revs', 'engine revs') and verb ('revs the engine'). Informal. Rarely used outside vehicles. Do not confuse with 'revenue' or unrelated 'rev' abbreviations.
Spanish: revoluciones (por minuto) - acelera (motor)Portuguese (BR): rotações (por minuto) - acelera (motor)Portuguese (PT): rotações (por minuto) - acelera (motor)Chinese (Simplified): 发动机转速 - 加速（发动机）Chinese (Traditional): 引擎轉速 - 加速（引擎）Hindi: रिव्स (इंजन घुमाव) - इंजन तेज़ करता हैArabic: دورات المحرك - يزيد سرعة المحرك
Example Sentences
The car's revs are too high.
basic
He revs the engine before starting to drive.
basic
The mechanic checks the revs on the dashboard.
basic
If the revs drop too low, the car might stall.
natural
She loves the sound when her motorcycle revs up.
natural
He always revs it at traffic lights to show off.
natural