Warm-up definition
The act or procedure of warming up, especially in preparation for an athletic event.
noun
Clothing, such as a sweatsuit, designed to be worn before or after participation in an athletic event.
noun
A period spent in warming up.
noun
The exercises or activities used for warming up.
noun
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If you don't do your warm-ups properly you have a greater chance of injury.
noun
Any act of preparation for a performance.
Drivers are allowed 5 minutes for warm-up before the race starts.
noun
A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.
Keep a sharp eye on the referee during warm-up to check out his mood.
noun
Attributive use of the noun.
My friend is playing in the warm-up band for the big show tonight.
Bill crashed during the warm-up lap.
adjective
Rich knew how to warm up the audience of The Price is Right. His good looks and charming personality made even that special.
verb
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(intransitive) To become warmer.
He came inside to warm up.
verb
(intransitive) To prepare for executing an already-learned activity by a limited amount of additional practice.
They warmed up by throwing the ball around a few minutes.
verb
The act or an instance of warming up.
noun
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Designating a garment, as a jacket, worn for exercising.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
warm-up
Plural:
warm-ups