warm up (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /wɔːrm ʌp/

Definition

To prepare for physical exertion or activity by doing gentle exercises or stretches.

Examples

• The athletes spent twenty minutes warming up before the big race.

• You should always warm up your muscles before lifting heavy weights to prevent injury.

• She started with some light jogging to warm up before her intense workout.

How to Use warm up

warm up for (prepositional phrase)

To prepare for a specific event or activity. — "The singer warmed up for her concert with vocal exercises."

warm up to (phrasal verb)

To become more friendly or comfortable with someone or something. — "It took a while for the cat to warm up to its new home."

warm up (something) (phrasal verb)

To make something warmer, e.g., food or an engine. — "Could you warm up the leftovers for dinner?"

Synonyms of warm up

Words with a similar meaning to warm up:

• prepare
• limber up
• stretch
• loosen up

Antonyms of warm up

Words with the opposite meaning to warm up:

• cool down
• rest

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