Pronunciation: /wɔrm ʌp/
noun a period of exercise or practice to prepare for a more intense activity
A1 I like to do a quick warm up before starting my workout.
A2 The coach led the team in a warm up session before the game.
B1 It's important to do a proper warm up to prevent injuries during exercise.
B2 The dancers spent 30 minutes doing a thorough warm up before their performance.
C1 The orchestra conductor conducted a warm up to prepare the musicians for the concert.
C2 The athletes followed a strict warm up routine to ensure peak performance in the competition.
verb to prepare for a physical activity by exercising or practicing
A1 I like to warm up before I exercise.
A2 She always warms up her voice before singing.
B1 It is important to warm up your muscles before playing sports.
B2 The athletes spent 30 minutes warming up before the game.
C1 The orchestra warmed up before the concert by playing scales.
C2 The dancers spent hours warming up for their performance.
formal It is important to warm up before engaging in any physical activity to prevent injuries.
informal Let's make sure to warm up before we start playing basketball.
slang I always feel better after I warm up before going for a run.
figurative I like to warm up my brain by doing some crossword puzzles before starting work.
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