warm up
/ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.70 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To reach, or cause to reach, a normal operating temperature (of a car for example).
Intransitive verb; Transitive verb
verb
To physically or mentally prepare oneself, something or someone for an activity.
Intransitive verb
verb
To physically or mentally prepare oneself, something or someone for an activity.
Intransitive verb
Example Sentences
- "He came inside to warm up."
- "It took a long time for the place to warm up and to counteract the cold and enable their fingers to cope with the delicate task of moulding, the men would often surround themselves with blocks of iron heated in the furnace."
- "I couldn't be bothered to cook another meal so I just warmed up yesterday's leftovers."
- "These old valve radios take a few minutes to warm up."
- "It is important to warm up properly before your gym session."
- "The band were already on stage, warming up for the gig."