The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 letter word WARM UP
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What does WARM UP mean?
WARM UP noun- The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity
- Any act of preparation for a performance
- A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.
- Attributive use of the noun