warm-up task
nounUK /ˈwɔːmʌp tɑːsk/
US /ˈwɔːrmʌp tæsk/
A warm-up task is a small, easy job you do first to get ready for something bigger.
The teacher gave us a warm-up task to help us start thinking before the big test.
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2. A short activity at the start of a lesson that helps students focus.
Our warm-up task today was to write three sentences about our weekend.
3. A simple job done before exercise to loosen up the body.
The coach gave the team a warm-up task like jogging and stretching.
4. A small first step in a project that makes the main work easier.
Checking the tools was a warm-up task before building the treehouse.