warm-up
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/ˈwɔːrm ʌp/
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/ˈwɔːm ʌp/
a short activity to prepare for a sport or exercise
Before the race, we did a warm-up to get our muscles ready.
a short performance before the main event
The comedian did a funny warm-up act before the rock band came on stage.