Phrasal Verbs

warm up (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb warm up (2)

Meaning

to prepare for a sporting or artistic performance by doing exercises or practising

Synonym

limber up

For example

  • warm up Don't forget to warm up before the game starts.

  • warm sth up The choir sang some scales before the concert to warm their vocal cords up.

  • warm up sth Let's jog for a while to warm up our leg muscles.

Quick Quiz

It's really important to warm up before you

a. go to bed

b. play cards

c. play squash
a) go to bed b) play cards c) play squash

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