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warm up

/wɔːrm ʌp/

[/wɔːrm ʌp/]

prepare by exercise

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Definition

To do gentle exercise to prepare your body for activity, or to make something warmer.

Example

Always warm up before you start running.

Always warm up before you start running.

Etymology

From 'warm' plus 'up', describing raising temperature or readiness.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in sports and fitness.

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