thorough warm-up

noun phrase

Meaning

A comprehensive series of light physical exercises performed to increase body temperature and flexibility before strenuous activity.

Examples

A thorough warm-up is essential for reducing the risk of muscle strains during high-intensity sports.
She performed a thorough warm-up consisting of dynamic stretches and light jogging before the game began.

Synonyms: preparation, stretching, pre-workout, acclimatization

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

thorough warm-up

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈθɜːrə ˈwɔːrmˌʌp

Definition

A comprehensive series of light physical exercises performed to increase body temperature and flexibility before strenuous activity.

Examples

A thorough warm-up is essential for reducing the risk of muscle strains during high-intensity sports.
She performed a thorough warm-up consisting of dynamic stretches and light jogging before the game began.

Synonyms of thorough warm-up

Words with a similar meaning to thorough warm-up:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary