[wawrm-uhp] 
| 1. | an act or instance of warming up: The spectators came early to watch the players go through their warmups. The dancers went through a quick warmup. |
| 2. | the period before a radio or television broadcast when the audience is entertained so that it will be more receptive to the actual program. |
| 3. | Also, warm up. the time lapse between turning on the power in an electronic component or device and the time it is operable. |
| 4. | Often, warmups. any apparel, esp. a sweat suit, worn over other clothing for warmth, chiefly in sports or during preliminary exercise. |
| warm-up or warm·up (wôrm'ŭp') n.
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