English · Daily Life
warm up
/wɔːrm ʌp/
[/wɔːrm ʌp/]
prepare by exercise
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Definition
To do gentle exercise to prepare your body for activity, or to make something warmer.
Example
Always warm up before you start running.
Always warm up before you start running.
Etymology
From 'warm' plus 'up', describing raising temperature or readiness.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in sports and fitness.