to warm up
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In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means:
to become warm (i.e. less cold or warmer)
to prepare yourself for doing a particular mental or physical activity
EXAMPLES
(definition 1) “She loves the spring in Canada; it is a time when the weather starts warming up, when birds return from the south and plants begin to grow.”
(definition 1) “After being outside in the snow, I am very cold. I need to warm up with some tea.”
(definition 2) “Athletes often warm up by stretching before they exercise or compete.”
When do you need to warm up? Practice using this phrasal verb by letting me know in the comments below.
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