warm-up move

noun
UK /ˈwɔːmʌp muːv/
US /ˈwɔːrmʌp muːv/

A small stretch or exercise you do to get your body ready before you play or run.

The coach showed us a warm-up move before the race.

SYNONYMS

stretchexerciseprep moveloosening move

RELATED WORDS

warm-upstretchingexercisepracticecool-down

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A gentle action done first to get ready for something harder.

She did a few warm-up moves on the piano before the concert.

3. A simple first step that helps a team or group get started.

The teacher used a fun warm-up move to help the class wake up.

4. A small dance step used to loosen up before a big routine.

The dancers practiced each warm-up move slowly.