warmup
/ˈwɔrmˌʌp/
noun
- A period or set of exercises done before physical activity to prepare the body.
- A good warmup helps prevent injuries.
- She did a five-minute warmup before her run.
- The coach led the team through a warmup before the game.
- A preliminary activity or event that prepares for a main event.
- They held a practice session as a warmup for the competition.
- The debate served as a warmup for the election campaign.
- The opening band was a warmup for the main act.
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