warm up

verbs

run until the normal working temperature is reached
"We warmed up the car for a few minutes"
warm up
is a type of (narrower)
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
"She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
operate, run
become more friendly or open
"She warmed up after we had lunch together"
warm up
is a type of (narrower)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
"She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
change
get warm or warmer
"The soup warmed slowly on the stove"
warm, warm up
cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles
"The coach warmed up the players before the game"
warm up
is derived from
warm-up
is a type of (narrower)
give a workout to
"Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"
exercise, work, work out
is a type of (narrower)
cause to work
"he is working his servants hard"
put to work, work
make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity
limber up, loosen up, warm up
is derived from
warm-up