English to English
verb
- run until the normal working temperature is reached
We warmed up the car for a few minutes.
source: WordNet 3.0
- become more friendly or open
She warmed up after we had lunch together.
source: WordNet 3.0
- get warm or warmer
The soup warmed slowly on the stove.
source: WordNet 3.0
- cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles
The coach warmed up the players before the game.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity
source: WordNet 3.0
