warm up

verb

1. to make or become warm or warmer
2. intr to exercise in preparation for and immediately before a game, contest, or more vigorous exercise
3. to get ready for something important; prepare
4. to run or operate (an engine, etc) until the normal working temperature or condition is attained, or (of an engine, etc) to undergo this process
5. to make or become more animated or enthusiastic

   the party warmed up when Tom came

6. to reheat (already cooked food) or (of such food) to be reheated
7. tr to make (an audience) relaxed and receptive before a show, esp a television comedy show

noun

1. the act or an instance of warming up
2. a preparatory exercise routine

Example Sentences

Maiava was slow, at first, to warm up.

From Los Angeles Times

I switched the channel and watched football players for the University of Miami and University of Louisville teams warm up.

From Slate

The visitors, already without six first-team players for the game, lost defender Manuel Akanji with a calf issue in the warm up.

From BBC

He’s seen some of his former male students warm up to Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

“Just to run out the tunnel knowing that he’ll be in uniform, run out the tunnel with him, see him warm up, and be out there with the rest of my teammates,” James said.

From Los Angeles Times

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