warm up

verb

Definition of WARM UP

intransitive verb

: to engage in exercise or practice especially before entering a game or contest; broadly : to get ready

1846

Medical Dictionary

intransitive verb \(ˈ)wȯr-ˈməp\

: to engage in preliminary exercise (as to stretch the muscles) <important to warm up properly before running>

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