warm%20up

verb

1. 1

   To become warmer.

   “He came inside to warm up.”

2. 2

   To heat or reheat (e.g. food).

   “I couldn't be bothered to cook another meal so I just warmed up yesterday's leftovers.”

3. 3

   To reach, or cause to reach, a normal operating temperature (of a car for example).

   “These old valve radios take a few minutes to warm up.”

4. 4

   To do gentle exercise, stretching etc., in order to prepare the body for more vigorous exercise.

   “It is important to warm up properly before your gym session.”

5. 5

   To prepare for an activity by carrying out a practice or preparation routine.

   “The band were already on stage, warming up for the gig.”

6. 6

   To make (an audience) enthusiastic or animated before a show

   “Rich knew how to warm up the audience of The Price is Right. His good looks and charming personality made even that special.”