warm-up

/ˌwɔr ˈmʌp/
/ˈwɔməp/
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Definitions of warm-up
  1. noun
    exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
    synonyms: prolusion, tune-up
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    type of:
    preparation, readying
    the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Pronunciation
US
/ˌwɔr ˈmʌp/
UK
/ˈwɔməp/
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