Definitions

1. noun

a preparatory exercise or activity to prepare oneself for a physical or mental challenge

“She did some light stretching as a warmup before the marathon.”

2. verb

to prepare oneself for a physical or mental challenge by doing exercises or other activities

“They warmed up with a series of jumping jacks before the workout.”

3. noun

a musical introduction to a piece, typically featuring the main theme

“The orchestra’s warmup was a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.”

4. noun

a brief period of time during which the temperature increases

“The warmup to the summer season brought a welcome respite from the cold winter.”