n.
Function: intransitive verb
Date: 1592
1 : to move with a winding course : ZIGZAG
2 a : to turn a crank b : to get started by or as if by the turning of a crank c : to gain speed, momentum, or intensity ― usually used with up <the campaign is crank ing up>
transitive verb
1 : to move or operate by or as if by a crank < crank the window down>
2 a : to cause to start (as an automobile) b : to rotate the shaft (as a crankshaft) of especially with a starter < crank over an engine> c : to use in trying to start an engine < crank the starter>
3 a : to start as if by use of a crank ― usually used with up <she crank ed up the air conditioner> b : TURN UP 2 ― usually used with up < crank up the volume> < crank up the stereo>