Warm-up

Pronunciation

Full definition of warm-up

Noun

1. The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activityIf you don't do your warm-ups properly you have a greater chance of injury.
2. Any act of preparation for a performanceDrivers are allowed 5 minutes for warm-up before the race starts.
3. A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.Keep a sharp eye on the referee during warm-up to check out his mood.

Related terms

• warm up

Adjective

1. Attributive use of the nounMy friend is playing in the warm-up band for the big show tonight.Bill crashed during the warm-up lap.