warmed up
Got the kinks out
Warmed up describes something or someone that has been brought to a suitable temperature or state of readiness.
Food is warmed up when reheated: I warmed up the leftovers.
Athletes warm up before competing, loosening muscles and raising heart rate.
A crowd that's warmed up has been primed by an opening act.
An engine runs better once it's warmed up.
Suitable for use now
- primedMade ready beforehand
- setArrange in position
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
- preppedMade ready beforehand
geared up · psyched · focused · alert · anticipatory · on standby · in position · braced
Made food warm again
- microwavedHeated by electromagnetic radiation
- defrostedBrought above freezing
- stovetopBurner platform for cooking
- ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
leftovers · simmered · steaming · piping hot · thawed · lukewarm · preheated
Pulled to lengthen
- loosenedMade less tight
- limberedMade supple, flexible
- flexedContracted a muscle
- joggedMoved at steady pace
calisthenics · dynamic stretches · lunges · jumping jacks · light cardio · pre-workout · cool down
Skilled from repeated effort
- run-throughFull practice of something
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- soundcheckPre-performance audio calibration
- vocal exercisesRoutines to strengthen singing
scales · blocking · lines · dress rehearsal · tech rehearsal · stage directions · mic check · cued up
ready
Suitable for use now
- primedMade ready beforehand
- setArrange in position
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
prepped · geared up · psyched · focused · alert · anticipatory · on standby · in position · braced · poised
reheated
Made food warm again
- microwavedHeated by electromagnetic radiation
- defrostedBrought above freezing
- stovetopBurner platform for cooking
oven · leftovers · simmered · steaming · piping hot · thawed · lukewarm · preheated
stretched
Pulled to lengthen
jogged · calisthenics · dynamic stretches · lunges · jumping jacks · light cardio · pre-workout · cool down
practiced
Skilled from repeated effort
- run-throughFull practice of something
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- soundcheckPre-performance audio calibration
vocal exercises · scales · blocking · lines · dress rehearsal · tech rehearsal · stage directions · mic check · cued up · timing
toasty
Comfortably heated
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
blanket · fireside · hearth · fleece · thermal · quilted · slippers · woolen · cushioned · soothing