Meaning of "warm up" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of warm up

1. (v) make one''s body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity

2. (v) cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles; "The coach warmed up the players before the game"

3. (v) become more friendly or open; "She warmed up after we had lunch together"

4. (v) get warm or warmer; "The soup warmed slowly on the stove"

5. (v) run until the normal working temperature is reached; "We warmed up the car for a few minutes"