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warm up

war·mup

uncommon
verb (5) noun (1)

verb

1.

run until the normal working temperature is reached

  • “We warmed up the car for a few minutes”
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2.

become more friendly or open

  • “She warmed up after we had lunch together”
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3.

get warm or warmer

  • “The soup warmed slowly on the stove”
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4.

cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles

  • “The coach warmed up the players before the game”
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5.

noun

1.

Origin

Deverbal from warm up.

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