English

Noun

warm-up ‎(plural warm-ups)

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

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

2. Any act of preparation for a performance

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

3. A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.

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

Related terms

• warm up
• warming up

Translations

Adjective

warm-up ‎(not comparable)

1. Attributive use of the noun

   My friend is playing in the warm-up band for the big show tonight.

   Bill crashed during the warm-up lap.