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

Warsaw in Poland, known for its cold winters, warmed up to 19C.

From BBC

Buffalo warmed up for next week's heavyweight clash with the Chiefs by comfortably beating the Indianapolis Colts to move to 8-2 for the first time since 1993 - the last time they reached the Super Bowl.

From BBC

Actually, Newsom would need to start running full-bore the minute he’s termed out as governor in about two years — and be warming up long before.

From Los Angeles Times

As Buehler warmed up in the top half of the ninth, Hudson was also throwing alongside him.

From Los Angeles Times

But Friday night, Pregnon kept thinking he would play until he was suddenly warming up and cleared to go.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• act
• action
• activity
• drill
• examination
• lesson
• movement
• operation
• performance
• problem
• study
• task
• test
• training
• workout