Warm-up
What it means
A brief preparatory activity that readies the body, mind, or audience.
Reach for it when naming an opening exercise before the main effort or performance
The rehearsal began with a vocal warm-up that loosened every tense jaw.
Words to choose between 5
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playful
opener
Fits when the first item sets a mood for what follows
Careful An opener may be a complete performance rather than preparation.
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everyday
limbering-up
Fits when physical mobility is the specific purpose
Careful Limbering-up does not fit a mental exercise or opening act.
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professional
preparation
Fits when all readiness work is being described broadly
Careful Preparation can take days and includes planning, equipment, and research.
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professional
rehearsal
Fits when practicing the actual performance is intended
Careful A rehearsal tests material and coordination; a warm-up simply gets participants ready.
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formal
primer
Fits when a short introduction supplies necessary basic knowledge
Careful Primer teaches foundations and is not usually an activity that raises readiness.
Opposites 3
- cool-down
- finale
- inactivity
Common phrases 3
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quick warm-up
A quick warm-up helped the panelists settle before the live discussion.
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warm-up exercise
The warm-up exercise asked each student to sketch the problem from memory.
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proper warm-up
A proper warm-up gradually raised the runners' effort instead of exhausting them.
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