warm-up

noun
UK /ˈwɔːm ʌp/
US /ˈwɔːrm ʌp/

Things you do to get your body ready before you play or exercise.

The coach led the team in a warm-up before the game.

SYNONYMS

stretchpreparationpracticeexercise

RELATED WORDS

stretchingtrainingexerciseroutinecooldown

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short practice or introduction that comes before the main event.

The band played a few warm-up songs before the concert.

3. The act of making something slightly hot again.

A quick warm-up of the soup made it taste fresh.

4. A friendly or easy start to a meeting or activity that helps people relax.

The teacher began with a fun warm-up to get everyone talking.