warmup

[wawrm-uhp] /ˈwɔrmˌʌp/

noun

an act or instance of warming up:

The spectators came early to watch the players go through their warmups. The dancers went through a quick warmup.

the period before a radio or television broadcast when the audience is entertained so that it will be more receptive to the actual program.

Also, warm up. the time lapse between turning on the power in an electronic component or device and the time it is operable.

Often, warmups. any apparel, especially a sweat suit, worn over other clothing for warmth, chiefly in sports or during preliminary exercise.

Also, warm-up.

Origin

1840-50; noun use of verb phrase warm up

warm

[wawrm] /wɔrm/

adjective, warmer, warmest.

having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses:

a warm bath.

of or at a moderately high temperature; characterized by comparatively high temperature:

a warm oven; a warm climate; a warm summer.

having a sensation of bodily heat:

to be warm from fast walking.

conserving or maintaining warmth or heat:

warm clothes.

(of colors) suggestive of warmth; inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.

characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.:

a warm heart; warm interest.

strongly attached; intimate:

warm friends.

cordial or hearty:

a warm welcome.

heated, irritated, or angry:

to become warm when contradicted.

10.

animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous:

a warm debate.

11.

strong or fresh:

a warm scent.

12.

close to something sought, as in a game.

13.

uncomfortable or unpleasant:

His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.

14.

British Informal. well off; in easy circumstances.

verb (used with object)

15.

to make warm; heat (often followed by up):

to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.

16.

to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually followed by over or up):

to warm up yesterday's stew.

17.

to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone):

The wine soon warmed the company.

18.

to inspire with kindly feeling; affect with lively pleasure:

It warms my soul to hear you say that.

19.

to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal:

Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.

verb (used without object)

20.

to become warm or warmer (often followed by up):

The room will warm up when the fire gets going.

21.

to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often followed by up or to):

The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.

22.

to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often followed by to or toward):

My heart warms toward him.

noun

23.

Informal. a warming:

Sit by the fire and have a nice warm.

Verb phrases

24.

warm down, to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.

25.

warm up,

to prepare for a game, sports contest, dance, etc., by moderate exercise or practice beforehand.
to increase in excitement, intensity, violence, etc.:
The racial situation was warming up.
to become friendlier or more receptive:
No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't warm up to that proposal.
Radio and Television. to entertain (an audience) prior to a broadcast to increase receptiveness.

Idioms

26.

warm the bench, Sports. to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game:

The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.

Origin

before 900; (adj.) Middle English werm, warm, Old English wearm; cognate with German warm, Old Norse varmr; (v.) Middle English warmen, wermen, Old English werman, wirman (transitive), wearmian (intransitive), both akin to the adj.; (noun) derivative of the v.

Related forms

warmer, noun

warmish, adjective

warmly, adverb

warmness, noun

overwarmed, adjective

prewarm, verb (used with object)

rewarm, verb

unwarmed, adjective

unwarming, adjective

well-warmed, adjective

Synonyms

1. lukewarm, tepid, heated. 6. hearty, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, emotional, ardent. 7. friendly, close. 8. fervent. 9. annoyed, vexed, irate, furious. 10. vehement. 17. animate, excite, waken, stir, rouse, arouse.

Antonyms

1–3, 5, 8. cool.

Examples from the web for warm up

But drivers may have to wait until their engines warm up before the inside of their vehicles starts to cool down.
The tropics would warm up, since they would be less cloudy, but not by enough to produce a net global heat gain.
But other heat sources could potentially warm up a chilly planet that is outside this habitable zone.
That's why crocs typically bask in the sun to warm up and lie in water to cool down.
As you cool your home this summer, you might well be helping to warm up the world.
But while larch do well in cold climates, they are less than happy when things warm up.
Due to the heat from sun, this layer will also warm up leading to more warmer upper layer.
The cutting down of trees and burning them up literally will warm up our atmosphere by solar absorption and release of heat.
They also believe their microwave will warm up their leftovers.
They probably never got out of a cold pool to warm up on a hot sidewalk.

British Dictionary definitions for warm up

warm up

verb (adverb)

to make or become warm or warmer

(intransitive) to exercise in preparation for and immediately before a game, contest, or more vigorous exercise

to get ready for something important; prepare

to run or operate (an engine, etc) until the normal working temperature or condition is attained, or (of an engine, etc) to undergo this process

to make or become more animated or enthusiastic: the party warmed up when Tom came

to reheat (already cooked food) or (of such food) to be reheated

(transitive) to make (an audience) relaxed and receptive before a show, esp a television comedy show

noun

the act or an instance of warming up

a preparatory exercise routine

warm

/wɔːm/

adjective

characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot

maintaining or imparting heat: a warm coat

having or showing ready affection, kindliness, etc: a warm personality

lively, vigorous, or passionate: a warm debate

cordial or enthusiastic; ardent: warm support

quickly or easily aroused: a warm temper

(of colours) predominantly red or yellow in tone

(of a scent, trail, etc) recently made; strong

near to finding a hidden object or discovering or guessing facts, as in children's games

10.

(informal) uncomfortable or disagreeable, esp because of the proximity of danger

verb

11.

(sometimes foll by up) to raise or be raised in temperature; make or become warm or warmer

12.

when intr, often foll by to. to make or become excited, enthusiastic, etc (about): he warmed to the idea of buying a new car

13.

(intransitive) often foll by to. to feel affection, kindness, etc (for someone): I warmed to her mother from the start

14.

(transitive) (Brit) to give a caning to: I'll warm you in a minute

noun

15.

(informal) a warm place or area: come into the warm

16.

(informal) the act or an instance of warming or being warmed

warm

adj.

Old English wearm, from Proto-Germanic *warmaz (cf. Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Middle Dutch, Old High German, German warm, Old Norse varmr, Gothic warmjan "to warm"), from PIE *gwher- (cf. Sanskrit gharmah "heat;" Old Persian Garmapada-, name of the fourth month, corresponding to June/July, from garma- "heat;" Armenian jerm "warm;" Greek thermos "warm;" Latin formus "warm," fornax "oven;" Old Irish fogeir "heated;" Hittite war- "to burn"). The root also may be connected to that of Old Church Slavonic goriti "to burn," varu "heat," variti "to cook, boil;" and Lithuanian verdu "to seethe."

The distinction, based on degree of heat, between "warm" and "hot" is general in Balto-Slavic and Germanic, but in other languages one word often covers both (cf. Latin calidus, Greek thermos, French chaud, Spanish caliente). In reference to feelings, etc., attested from late 15c. Sense in guessing games first recorded 1860, from earlier hunting use in reference to scent or trail (1713). Warm-blooded in reference to mammals is recorded from 1793. Warm-hearted first recorded c.1500.

Old English wyrman "make warm" and wearmian "become warm;" from the root of warm (adj.). Phrase warm the bench is sports jargon first recorded 1907. Warm up (v.) "exercise before an activity" is attested from 1868. In reference to appliances, motors, etc., attested from 1947. Noun phrase warm-up "act or practice of warming up" is recorded from 1915. Related: Warmed; warming.

SCOTCH WARMING PAN. A wench. [Grose, "Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue," 1788]

Slang definitions & phrases for warm up

warm up

verb phrase

To do exercises and preparatory maneuvers before some activity, esp some sports effort (1868+ Sports)

Idioms and Phrases with warm up

warm up

Prepare for exercise or an athletic event by stretching or practicing beforehand, as in It's important to warm up before you play any sport. The idiom is also applied to musicians getting ready to perform. [ Late 1800s ]

Make enthusiastic, excited, or animated, as in He was good at warming up an audience for the main speaker. [ Mid-1800s ]

Also, warm up to. Become friendlier or more receptive toward, as in I had a hard time warming up to my mother-in-law. [ Early 1800s ]

Reach a temperature high enough to work efficiently, as in I'll go out and warm up the car. [ Mid-1900s ]

Reheat food, as in If we warm up the leftovers, we'll have enough for everyone. [ Mid-1800s ]

Approach a state of violence or confrontation, as in Racial tension was rapidly warming up . Also see heat up

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