reheat food
There's some curry in the fridge — just warm it up in the microwave.
warm up — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
warm upsame phrase
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prepare the body
It's important to warm up before you go for a run.
become friendlier
It took a while, but she finally warmed up to her new classmates.
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1. reheat food
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to heat food again that has already been cooked
There's some curry in the fridge — just warm it up in the microwave.
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To do gentle exercises before a sport or activity to get your body ready and help prevent injury.
It's important to warm up before you go for a run.
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To start feeling more comfortable and friendly with people, especially after being shy or quiet at first.
It took a while, but she finally warmed up to her new classmates.
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