Warm-up ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Warm-up ( noun )

1. An activity or series of activities that are done in order to prepare for a main event or activity.
2. An activity or exercise that is done in order to prepare the body for physical activity.
3. A period of time before an event during which the performers or athletes prepare themselves.

Origin:

1900s: from warm up.

Examples:

1. The dancers went through a rigorous warm-up before the performance.
2. The athletes did a warm-up before the game to prevent injuries.
3. The singer did a vocal warm-up before the concert.
4. The band did a sound check and a warm-up before the show.
5. The students did a mental warm-up before the exam.

(As a verb)

Warm-up ( verb )

1. An activity or series of activities that are done in order to prepare for a main event or activity.
2. An activity or exercise that is done in order to prepare the body for physical activity.
3. A period of time before an event during which the performers or athletes prepare themselves.

Origin:

1900s: from warm up.

Examples:

1. The dancers went through a rigorous warm-up before the performance.
2. The athletes did a warm-up before the game to prevent injuries.
3. The singer did a vocal warm-up before the concert.
4. The band did a sound check and a warm-up before the show.
5. The students did a mental warm-up before the exam.