Warm up
verb
To prepare for physical activity by doing exercises to gradually increase heart rate and body temperature.
Before starting to run, you should always warm up to prevent injuries.
Often appears as...
- warm up exercises
- warm up routine
verb
To prepare for an event or action.
They used the first debate to warm up for the main event.
Often appears as...
- warm up for
- warm up to
verb
To heat (something) to a desired or acceptable level.
Could you warm up the dinner in the microwave?
Often appears as...
- warm up food
- warm up dinner
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To become friendlier or more welcoming.
She was initially standoffish, but she eventually warmed up to me.
Often appears as...
- warm up to
- warm up towards
verb
To become excited or passionate about something.
The crowd was slow to warm up, but they were cheering enthusiastically by the end of the concert.
Often appears as...
- warm up during
- warm up to
verb
To prepare for physical activity by doing exercises to gradually increase heart rate and body temperature.
Before starting to run, you should always warm up to prevent injuries.
Often appears as...
- warm up exercises
- warm up routine
verb
To prepare for an event or action.
They used the first debate to warm up for the main event.
Often appears as...
- warm up for
- warm up to
verb
To heat (something) to a desired or acceptable level.
Could you warm up the dinner in the microwave?
Often appears as...
- warm up food
- warm up dinner
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To become friendlier or more welcoming.
She was initially standoffish, but she eventually warmed up to me.
Often appears as...
- warm up to
- warm up towards
verb
To become excited or passionate about something.
The crowd was slow to warm up, but they were cheering enthusiastically by the end of the concert.
Often appears as...
- warm up during
- warm up to
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Sports Precaution
Used to express necessary preparation to prevent injury during physical activities.
Don't forget to warm up your muscles before lifting weights.
Pro Tip 2/2Gradual Process
Highlights a step-by-step increase in intensity to safely start physical activities.
Start with a light jog to warm up before the sprint.
Pro Tip 1/2Sports Precaution
Used to express necessary preparation to prevent injury during physical activities.
Don't forget to warm up your muscles before lifting weights.
Pro Tip 2/2Gradual Process
Highlights a step-by-step increase in intensity to safely start physical activities.
Start with a light jog to warm up before the sprint.
Pro Tip 1/2Sports Precaution
Used to express necessary preparation to prevent injury during physical activities.
Don't forget to warm up your muscles before lifting weights.
Pro Tip 2/2Gradual Process
Highlights a step-by-step increase in intensity to safely start physical activities.
Start with a light jog to warm up before the sprint.
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