Definitions

1. verb

to warm something before using it, especially to improve its performance or to make it more comfortable to use

“She decided to prewarm the engine before driving up the steep hill.”

2. verb

to warm (something) beforehand, especially for a specific purpose

“The chef learned to prewarm the oven to the right temperature for baking.”

3. noun

the act of warming something beforehand

“The prewarm of the engine took a few minutes, but it was worth it.”