warm up

US /wɔːrm ˈʌp/
UK /wɔːrm ˈʌp/
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1.

to prepare for physical exercise or a performance by doing gentle exercises or practice

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Athletes should always warm up before a game to prevent injuries.
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The singer did some vocal exercises to warm up her voice.
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2.

to become more friendly, lively, or enthusiastic

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The crowd started to warm up as the band played their favorite songs.
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It took him a while to warm up to the idea of moving.
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liven upcheer upget used toadapt to
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