warmup

or warm-up

[ wawrm-uhp ]

/ ˈwɔrmˌʌp /

noun

an act or instance of warming up: The spectators came early to watch the players go through their warmups. The dancers went through a quick warmup.

the period before a radio or television broadcast when the audience is entertained so that it will be more receptive to the actual program.

Also warm up . the time lapse between turning on the power in an electronic component or device and the time it is operable.

Often warmups. any apparel, especially a sweat suit, worn over other clothing for warmth, chiefly in sports or during preliminary exercise.

Origin of warmup

First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase warm up

Words nearby warmup

Warm Springs, warmth, warm the bench, warm the cockles of one's heart, warm tone, warmup, warm welcome, warn, Warne, Warner, Warner Robins

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Example sentences from the Web for warmup

The first concert had been headlined by Thin Lizzy, with a then-little-known band named U2 as the warmup act.
Eminem Rocks Ireland: Slane Castle’s Latest Legendary Performer|Michael Daly|August 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Eastwood, who was supposed to be the warmup act for Marco Rubio introducing Romney, wound up with marquee billing.
Romney Camp Defends Eastwood|Howard Kurtz|August 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“The vice president and I are the warmup acts today,” the president joked.
Michelle Obama's Uncensored Fashion Choices|Robin Givhan|April 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Apparently that topless shot in Vanity Fair a couple years ago was just a warmup.
Miley Cyrus: Genius?|Gina Piccalo|March 31, 2010|DAILY BEAST

This was the warmup for the original Compassionate Conservative—the one who campaigned as a different kind of Republican.
Bush's Rose-Colored Glasses|Richard Wolffe|November 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for warmup

warm up

verb (adverb)

to make or become warm or warmer

(intr) to exercise in preparation for and immediately before a game, contest, or more vigorous exercise

to get ready for something important; prepare

to run or operate (an engine, etc) until the normal working temperature or condition is attained, or (of an engine, etc) to undergo this process

to make or become more animated or enthusiasticthe party warmed up when Tom came

to reheat (already cooked food) or (of such food) to be reheated

(tr) to make (an audience) relaxed and receptive before a show, esp a television comedy show

noun warm-up

the act or an instance of warming up

a preparatory exercise routine

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with warmup

warm up

Prepare for exercise or an athletic event by stretching or practicing beforehand, as in It's important to warm up before you play any sport. The idiom is also applied to musicians getting ready to perform. [Late 1800s]

Make enthusiastic, excited, or animated, as in He was good at warming up an audience for the main speaker. [Mid-1800s]

Also, warm up to. Become friendlier or more receptive toward, as in I had a hard time warming up to my mother-in-law. [Early 1800s]

Reach a temperature high enough to work efficiently, as in I'll go out and warm up the car. [Mid-1900s]

Reheat food, as in If we warm up the leftovers, we'll have enough for everyone. [Mid-1800s]

Approach a state of violence or confrontation, as in Racial tension was rapidly warming up. Also see heat up.

单词	warmup
释义	warmup or warm-up [ wawrm-uhp ] / ˈwɔrmˌʌp / noun an act or instance of warming up: The spectators came early to watch the players go through their warmups. The dancers went through a quick warmup. the period before a radio or television broadcast when the audience is entertained so that it will be more receptive to the actual program. Also warm up . the time lapse between turning on the power in an electronic component or device and the time it is operable. Often warmups. any apparel, especially a sweat suit, worn over other clothing for warmth, chiefly in sports or during preliminary exercise. Origin of warmup First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase warm up Words nearby warmup Warm Springs, warmth, warm the bench, warm the cockles of one's heart, warm tone, warmup, warm welcome, warn, Warne, Warner, Warner Robins Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for warmup The first concert had been headlined by Thin Lizzy, with a then-little-known band named U2 as the warmup act. Eminem Rocks Ireland: Slane Castle’s Latest Legendary Performer\|Michael Daly\|August 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Eastwood, who was supposed to be the warmup act for Marco Rubio introducing Romney, wound up with marquee billing. Romney Camp Defends Eastwood\|Howard Kurtz\|August 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST “The vice president and I are the warmup acts today,” the president joked. Michelle Obama's Uncensored Fashion Choices\|Robin Givhan\|April 13, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Apparently that topless shot in Vanity Fair a couple years ago was just a warmup. Miley Cyrus: Genius?\|Gina Piccalo\|March 31, 2010\|DAILY BEAST This was the warmup for the original Compassionate Conservative—the one who campaigned as a different kind of Republican. Bush's Rose-Colored Glasses\|Richard Wolffe\|November 13, 2009\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for warmup warm up verb (adverb) to make or become warm or warmer (intr) to exercise in preparation for and immediately before a game, contest, or more vigorous exercise to get ready for something important; prepare to run or operate (an engine, etc) until the normal working temperature or condition is attained, or (of an engine, etc) to undergo this process to make or become more animated or enthusiasticthe party warmed up when Tom came to reheat (already cooked food) or (of such food) to be reheated (tr) to make (an audience) relaxed and receptive before a show, esp a television comedy show noun warm-up the act or an instance of warming up a preparatory exercise routine Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with warmup warm up 1 Prepare for exercise or an athletic event by stretching or practicing beforehand, as in It's important to warm up before you play any sport. The idiom is also applied to musicians getting ready to perform. [Late 1800s] 2 Make enthusiastic, excited, or animated, as in He was good at warming up an audience for the main speaker. [Mid-1800s] 3 Also, warm up to. Become friendlier or more receptive toward, as in I had a hard time warming up to my mother-in-law. [Early 1800s] 4 Reach a temperature high enough to work efficiently, as in I'll go out and warm up the car. [Mid-1900s] 5 Reheat food, as in If we warm up the leftovers, we'll have enough for everyone. [Mid-1800s] 6 Approach a state of violence or confrontation, as in Racial tension was rapidly warming up. Also see heat up. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to warmup discipline, instruction, workout, practice, schooling, drill, teaching, education, guidance, exercise, coaching, training, tryout, rehearsal, session, routine, test, conditioning, lead-in, preparation
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