warm-upn.

Brit.

/ˈwɔːmʌp/, U.S.

/ˈwɔrmˌəp/

Etymology: < the verbal phrase to warm up: see warm v. 3.

1. = warm n.¹

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > heat > heating or making hot > [noun] > a heating or warming

heatc1430

warm1768

warm-up1878

1878 H. B. Stowe Poganuc People 156 A knot of the talkers were gathered round the stove, having a final talk and warm-up.

1960 H. Pinter Room in Birthday Party, etc. 112 Thank you for the warm-up, Mrs. Hudd. I feel better now.

1974 J. Aiken Midnight is Place ix. 257 'Tis a poor lad half drownded—can tha..give him a bit of a roob-down an' a warm-oop?

2. Warmth, the quality of exciting or stimulating. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [noun] > vigour or liveliness > imparting vigour or liveliness

vigorating1670

animation1817

warm-up1883

pepping up1916

1883 ‘M. Twain’ Life on Mississippi iii. 52 The song did n't seem to have much warm-up to it, somehow.

a. The act or process of ‘warming up’ for a contest, etc., by light exercise or practice. See warm v. 9c.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > sport > training > [noun] > prior exercise or practice

warm-up1915

suicide1965

shootaround1971

1915 Baseball Mag. Dec. 116/2 Alex, after a short warm-up, vanished from the foreground.

1949 G. Shurr & R. D. Yocom Mod. Dance iii. 31 The transition is used only when use of next warm-up is desired.

1951 Publ. Amer. Dial. Soc. xvi. 68 Some horses run better after a stiff warm up, others just tire.

1975 New Yorker 28 Apr. 32/1 Her second serve was good, was well returned by Jill, and then was driven by Sylvia to Jill's backhand in a way that left her frozen, as it had in the warmup.

1984 Times 22 Sept. 3/3 Warm-ups should be taken slowly, as sweating does not mean that muscles are sufficiently stretched for exercises.

b. transferred and figurative.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [noun] > a) preparation(s)

preparationsc1390

preparativea1450

preparatory1577

preparado1610

bundobust1776

arrangement1786

build-up1927

warm-up1943

run-up1961

loosener1987

1943 Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Va.) 18 Aug. 1/8 Allied guns boomed in a duel with heavy Axis batteries across the Messina Strait today in a warm-up against the European fortress.

1945 Sun (Baltimore) 11 July 9-0/6 Polynesian was running in the Shevlin as a ‘warm-up’ for Saturday's $50,000 Dwyer.

1958 Times 17 Oct. 20/1 It was a slow warm-up that Keenan could scarcely afford.

1976 D. Heffron Crusty Crossed xiv. 101 A party in the afternoon, a kind of warm-up to the night's dark devilry.

c. attributive.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [adjective] > used in or for preparing

preparative1745

warming1887

warm-up1943

1943 Sun (Baltimore) 22 May 1/7 The bombing of Nauru, Tarawa and other islands in the central Pacific, were warmup attacks.

1945 Sun (Baltimore) 12 Mar. 7-0/2 One of Mexico's leading matadors..sharpens his skill with a ‘warm-up’ workout..an hour before a..performance.

1958 J. C. Holmes Horn (1959) 34 The drummer for the house band good-naturedly chased Wing's warm-up runs with precise rim-shots.

1968 C. Drummond Death & Leaping Ladies v. 120 They arrived at Mexico City to play a warm-up match.

1978 L. Pryor Viper (1979) viii. 152 The field of cars was allowed one warm-up lap.

4. The act or process of raising the temperature of an engine, electrical appliance, etc., to a level high enough for efficient working. Also attributive. See sense 9d of the verb.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > [noun] > warming up

warm-up1945

warming1952

1945 Sun (Baltimore) 18 May 1/6 Massed after on the flight deck, engines roaring for the warmup,..were more planes.

1956 H. Kurnitz Invasion of Privacy ii. 17 There was an even, monotonous thud emanating from the machine now—the warm-up period.

1958 Spectator 1 Aug. 167/2 That infuriating warm-up time necessary for many TV sets.

1966 P. O'Donnell Sabre-tooth xx. 270 The Dove began to taxi forward... He wished there had been a few minutes grace for a warm-up before taking off.

1975 Physics Bull. Dec. 550/1 The detector has a warm-up time of 10 s.

1978 Dumfries Courier 13 Oct. 11/2 Another refinement the picture tube designers have incorporated is a really quick warm-up which..eliminates that infuriating delay when switching on late for an important programme.

1984 B. Francis AA Car Duffer's Guide 63/1 Modern water-cooled systems incorporate a thermostat to give a quick warm-up.

a. The ‘warming up’ of an audience into a receptive mood, esp. before a broadcast programme is recorded or transmitted. See sense 2b of the verb.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > [noun] > a performance > other types

début1751

vehicle1785

benefit1802

showpiece1810

ticket-night1812

yatra1827

command1839

lollipopa1849

party piece1851

roadshow1874

one-night stand1878

stand1878

one-man show1879

small1886

command performance1897

ticket benefit1898

frivol1903

run-through1905

pre-production1906

riot1909

one-nighter1916

gala performance1932

improv1953

warm-up1958

workshopping1966

impro1979

1958 New Statesman 15 Mar. 333/1 So that spontaneity shall not degenerate into chaos, the programme is preceded by a half-hour closed-circuit ‘warm-up’, in which those taking part get to know each others' names and voices.

1970 Guardian 14 Feb. 8/4 For this particular show there is an audience..and they arrive at 7.30 p.m. and are given a ‘warm-up’ to get them in the mood for the show.

1983 Oxf. Diocesan Mag. Aug. 10/2 For pre~service warm-ups, say—a [tape or record of a] full orchestra playing Beethoven's Fifth for Harvest Festival, [etc.].

b. attributive, esp. as warm-up man.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > performer > [noun] > types of performer

pantomimus1589

amateur1757

figure1767

feature1801

débutant1824

warhorse1836

moke1890

trouper1890

chair-warmer1909

act1919

single1923

single act1952

warm-up man1959

warmer-up1960

1959 R. G. Stern in N. Mailer Advts. for Myself (1961) 319 There was no warm-up session except thirty seconds of irrelevant talk which we used for volume control.

1966 Observer 30 Oct. 23/4 The warm-up man (an assistant producer) jumps on to the platform.

1974 P. De Vries Glory of Hummingbird xii. 159 Falconer regaling..spectators..with some intendedly relaxing ‘warmup’ chatter.

1979 S. Brett Comedian Dies xvi. 149 The audience..were greeted by..a little-known comedian who had been booked for the occasion as a warm-up man.

6. U.S.

a. A garment designed to keep the wearer warm.

ΘΚΠ

the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [noun] > for specific purpose > other

dress1539

khilat1684

sweaters1828

tropicals1880

trade dress1887

sportswear1903

rat-catcher1910

rainwear1913

beach-wear1928

transitioner1941

camouflage1945

warm-up1949

buoyancy garment1962

athleisure1976

1949 Sun (Baltimore) 22 Sept. 7/1 (advt.) Make a friend of Jack Frost in smart warm-ups!

b. One worn during light exercise or practice; a track suit or track-suit top.

ΘΚΠ

the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > for exercise

sweatshirt1929

warm-up1969

the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > set or suit of clothes > [noun] > track suit

sweat-suit1930

sweats1956

warm-up1969

warm-up suit1975

trackie1986

1969 Sears, Roebuck Catal. Spring–Summer 35/1 Sweatshirt warm-ups fit sizes 2 to 6x.

1983 W. Safire in N.Y. Times Mag. 12 June 22/2 Exercise classes of the 1950's, where one wore sweat suits; these are now workouts with warm-ups.

Compounds

C1. attributive and in other combinations. (Cf. also sense 3c above.)

ΚΠ

1945 Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch 9 Jan. 16 When winter comes..it's time for warm-up clothes.

1972 N.Y. Times 3 Nov. 44/5 (advt.) Stretch pants, warm-up pants, skisuits.

C2.

warm-up suit n. a track suit.

ΘΚΠ

the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > set or suit of clothes > [noun] > track suit

sweat-suit1930

sweats1956

warm-up1969

warm-up suit1975

trackie1986

1975 New Yorker 28 Apr. 31/1 She was wearing a pastel-blue warmup suit over her tennis dress.

1984 New Yorker 1 Oct. 30/1 Mr. Sims..wore a Nike cap, a crisp tan warmup suit.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	warm-up
释义	warm-upn. Brit. /ˈwɔːmʌp/, U.S. /ˈwɔrmˌəp/ Etymology: < the verbal phrase to warm up: see warm v. 3. 1. = warm n.¹ ΘΚΠ the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > heat > heating or making hot > [noun] > a heating or warming heatc1430 warm1768 warm-up1878 1878 H. B. Stowe Poganuc People 156 A knot of the talkers were gathered round the stove, having a final talk and warm-up. 1960 H. Pinter Room in Birthday Party, etc. 112 Thank you for the warm-up, Mrs. Hudd. I feel better now. 1974 J. Aiken Midnight is Place ix. 257 'Tis a poor lad half drownded—can tha..give him a bit of a roob-down an' a warm-oop? 2. Warmth, the quality of exciting or stimulating. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [noun] > vigour or liveliness > imparting vigour or liveliness vigorating1670 animation1817 warm-up1883 pepping up1916 1883 ‘M. Twain’ Life on Mississippi iii. 52 The song did n't seem to have much warm-up to it, somehow. 3. a. The act or process of ‘warming up’ for a contest, etc., by light exercise or practice. See warm v. 9c. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > training > [noun] > prior exercise or practice warm-up1915 suicide1965 shootaround1971 1915 Baseball Mag. Dec. 116/2 Alex, after a short warm-up, vanished from the foreground. 1949 G. Shurr & R. D. Yocom Mod. Dance iii. 31 The transition is used only when use of next warm-up is desired. 1951 Publ. Amer. Dial. Soc. xvi. 68 Some horses run better after a stiff warm up, others just tire. 1975 New Yorker 28 Apr. 32/1 Her second serve was good, was well returned by Jill, and then was driven by Sylvia to Jill's backhand in a way that left her frozen, as it had in the warmup. 1984 Times 22 Sept. 3/3 Warm-ups should be taken slowly, as sweating does not mean that muscles are sufficiently stretched for exercises. b. transferred and figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [noun] > a) preparation(s) preparationsc1390 preparativea1450 preparatory1577 preparado1610 bundobust1776 arrangement1786 build-up1927 warm-up1943 run-up1961 loosener1987 1943 Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Va.) 18 Aug. 1/8 Allied guns boomed in a duel with heavy Axis batteries across the Messina Strait today in a warm-up against the European fortress. 1945 Sun (Baltimore) 11 July 9-0/6 Polynesian was running in the Shevlin as a ‘warm-up’ for Saturday's $50,000 Dwyer. 1958 Times 17 Oct. 20/1 It was a slow warm-up that Keenan could scarcely afford. 1976 D. Heffron Crusty Crossed xiv. 101 A party in the afternoon, a kind of warm-up to the night's dark devilry. c. attributive. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [adjective] > used in or for preparing preparative1745 warming1887 warm-up1943 1943 Sun (Baltimore) 22 May 1/7 The bombing of Nauru, Tarawa and other islands in the central Pacific, were warmup attacks. 1945 Sun (Baltimore) 12 Mar. 7-0/2 One of Mexico's leading matadors..sharpens his skill with a ‘warm-up’ workout..an hour before a..performance. 1958 J. C. Holmes Horn (1959) 34 The drummer for the house band good-naturedly chased Wing's warm-up runs with precise rim-shots. 1968 C. Drummond Death & Leaping Ladies v. 120 They arrived at Mexico City to play a warm-up match. 1978 L. Pryor Viper (1979) viii. 152 The field of cars was allowed one warm-up lap. 4. The act or process of raising the temperature of an engine, electrical appliance, etc., to a level high enough for efficient working. Also attributive. See sense 9d of the verb. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > [noun] > warming up warm-up1945 warming1952 1945 Sun (Baltimore) 18 May 1/6 Massed after on the flight deck, engines roaring for the warmup,..were more planes. 1956 H. Kurnitz Invasion of Privacy ii. 17 There was an even, monotonous thud emanating from the machine now—the warm-up period. 1958 Spectator 1 Aug. 167/2 That infuriating warm-up time necessary for many TV sets. 1966 P. O'Donnell Sabre-tooth xx. 270 The Dove began to taxi forward... He wished there had been a few minutes grace for a warm-up before taking off. 1975 Physics Bull. Dec. 550/1 The detector has a warm-up time of 10 s. 1978 Dumfries Courier 13 Oct. 11/2 Another refinement the picture tube designers have incorporated is a really quick warm-up which..eliminates that infuriating delay when switching on late for an important programme. 1984 B. Francis AA Car Duffer's Guide 63/1 Modern water-cooled systems incorporate a thermostat to give a quick warm-up. 5. a. The ‘warming up’ of an audience into a receptive mood, esp. before a broadcast programme is recorded or transmitted. See sense 2b of the verb. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > [noun] > a performance > other types début1751 vehicle1785 benefit1802 showpiece1810 ticket-night1812 yatra1827 command1839 lollipopa1849 party piece1851 roadshow1874 one-night stand1878 stand1878 one-man show1879 small1886 command performance1897 ticket benefit1898 frivol1903 run-through1905 pre-production1906 riot1909 one-nighter1916 gala performance1932 improv1953 warm-up1958 workshopping1966 impro1979 1958 New Statesman 15 Mar. 333/1 So that spontaneity shall not degenerate into chaos, the programme is preceded by a half-hour closed-circuit ‘warm-up’, in which those taking part get to know each others' names and voices. 1970 Guardian 14 Feb. 8/4 For this particular show there is an audience..and they arrive at 7.30 p.m. and are given a ‘warm-up’ to get them in the mood for the show. 1983 Oxf. Diocesan Mag. Aug. 10/2 For pre~service warm-ups, say—a [tape or record of a] full orchestra playing Beethoven's Fifth for Harvest Festival, [etc.]. b. attributive, esp. as warm-up man. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > performer > [noun] > types of performer pantomimus1589 amateur1757 figure1767 feature1801 débutant1824 warhorse1836 moke1890 trouper1890 chair-warmer1909 act1919 single1923 single act1952 warm-up man1959 warmer-up1960 1959 R. G. Stern in N. Mailer Advts. for Myself (1961) 319 There was no warm-up session except thirty seconds of irrelevant talk which we used for volume control. 1966 Observer 30 Oct. 23/4 The warm-up man (an assistant producer) jumps on to the platform. 1974 P. De Vries Glory of Hummingbird xii. 159 Falconer regaling..spectators..with some intendedly relaxing ‘warmup’ chatter. 1979 S. Brett Comedian Dies xvi. 149 The audience..were greeted by..a little-known comedian who had been booked for the occasion as a warm-up man. 6. U.S. a. A garment designed to keep the wearer warm. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [noun] > for specific purpose > other dress1539 khilat1684 sweaters1828 tropicals1880 trade dress1887 sportswear1903 rat-catcher1910 rainwear1913 beach-wear1928 transitioner1941 camouflage1945 warm-up1949 buoyancy garment1962 athleisure1976 1949 Sun (Baltimore) 22 Sept. 7/1 (advt.) Make a friend of Jack Frost in smart warm-ups! b. One worn during light exercise or practice; a track suit or track-suit top. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > for exercise sweatshirt1929 warm-up1969 the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > set or suit of clothes > [noun] > track suit sweat-suit1930 sweats1956 warm-up1969 warm-up suit1975 trackie1986 1969 Sears, Roebuck Catal. Spring–Summer 35/1 Sweatshirt warm-ups fit sizes 2 to 6x. 1983 W. Safire in N.Y. Times Mag. 12 June 22/2 Exercise classes of the 1950's, where one wore sweat suits; these are now workouts with warm-ups. Compounds C1. attributive and in other combinations. (Cf. also sense 3c above.) ΚΠ 1945 Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch 9 Jan. 16 When winter comes..it's time for warm-up clothes. 1972 N.Y. Times 3 Nov. 44/5 (advt.) Stretch pants, warm-up pants, skisuits. C2. warm-up suit n. a track suit. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > set or suit of clothes > [noun] > track suit sweat-suit1930 sweats1956 warm-up1969 warm-up suit1975 trackie1986 1975 New Yorker 28 Apr. 31/1 She was wearing a pastel-blue warmup suit over her tennis dress. 1984 New Yorker 1 Oct. 30/1 Mr. Sims..wore a Nike cap, a crisp tan warmup suit. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1878
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