warm-up or warm·up (wôrm??p?)n.1. a. The act or procedure of warming up, especially in preparation for an athletic event.b. A period spent in warming up.c. warm-ups The exercises or activities used for warming up.2. warmups Clothing, such as a sweatsuit, designed to be worn before or after participation in an athletic event.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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warm (wôrm)adj. warm·er, warm·est 1. Somewhat hotter than temperate; having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat; moderately hot: a warm climate.2. Having the natural heat of living beings: a warm body.3. Preserving or imparting heat: a warm jacket.4. Having or causing a sensation of unusually high body heat, as from exercise or hard work; overheated.5. Marked by enthusiasm; ardent: warm support.6. Characterized by liveliness, excitement, or disagreement; heated: a warm debate.7. Marked by or revealing friendliness or sincerity; cordial: warm greetings.8. Loving; passionate: a warm embrace.9. Excitable, impetuous, or quick to be aroused: a warm temper.10. Predominantly red or yellow in tone: a warm sunset.11. Recently made; fresh: a warm trail.12. Close to discovering, guessing, or finding something, as in certain games.13. Informal Uncomfortable because of danger or annoyance: Things are warm for the bookies.v. warmed, warm·ing, warms v.tr.1. To raise slightly in temperature; make warm: warmed the rolls a bit more; warm up the house.2. To make zealous or ardent; enliven.3. To fill with pleasant emotions: We were warmed by the sight of home.v.intr.1. To become warm: The rolls are warming in the oven.2. To become ardent, enthusiastic, or animated: began to warm to the subject.3. To become kindly disposed or friendly: She felt the audience warming to her.n. Informal A warming or heating.Phrasal Verb: warm up1. To prepare for an athletic event by exercising, stretching, or practicing for a short time beforehand.2. To make or become ready for an event or operation.3. To make more enthusiastic, excited, or animated.4. To approach a state of confrontation or violence.[Middle English, from Old English wearm.]warm?er n.warm?ish adj.warm?ly adv.warm?ness n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.warm up vb (adverb) 1. to make or become warm or warmer2. (General Sporting Terms) (intr) to exercise in preparation for and immediately before a game, contest, or more vigorous exercise3. to get ready for something important; prepare4. (Mechanical Engineering) to run or operate (an engine, etc) until the normal working temperature or condition is attained, or (of an engine, etc) to undergo this process5. to make or become more animated or enthusiastic: the party warmed up when Tom came. 6. (Cookery) to reheat (already cooked food) or (of such food) to be reheated7. (Broadcasting) (tr) to make (an audience) relaxed and receptive before a show, esp a television comedy show n 8. a preparation or practice for activity or competition: The shows serve as a warm-up for the band’s forthcoming tour.. 9. (General Sporting Terms) sport a number of exercises done to prepare the muscles for more strenuous activities 10. (Gymnastics) sport a number of exercises done to prepare the muscles for more strenuous activities adj (General Sporting Terms) sport preparatory; trial Collins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014