Warm-up

Quick meaning: Warm-up is a noun meaning The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity.

Meaning

The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity.

More Meanings

1. Any act of preparation for a performance
2. A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.

Example Sentences

Drivers are allowed 5 minutes for warm-up before the race starts.

Keep a sharp eye on the referee during warm-up to check out his mood.

If you don't do your warm-ups properly you have a greater chance of injury.

Word Forms

• warm-ups

Synonyms for warm-up

Depending on context, synonyms include prolusion, tune-up.

Antonyms for warm-up

Common opposites include warm-down.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tune-up, prolusion, build-up, test, glow, heater.

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