Warm up to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

WAWRM-UP-tuh

UK

wˈɔːm/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː

WAWM-UP-TOO

Definition

To gradually start liking or accepting someone or something after initially feeling uncertain or negative.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used in social contexts. Common with people ('warm up to someone'), new ideas, or experiences. Implies a positive change over time. Not about physical warmth.

• Spanish: empezar a simpatizar con - aceptar poco a poco
• Portuguese (BR): começar a gostar de - aceitar aos poucos
• Portuguese (PT): começar a gostar de - aceitar aos poucos
• Chinese (Simplified): 开始喜欢 - 渐渐接受
• Chinese (Traditional): 開始喜歡 - 漸漸接受
• Hindi: धीरे-धीरे पसंद करने लगना - स्वीकार करना
• Arabic: يتقبل تدريجياً - يبدأ بالإعجاب بـ
• Bengali: উষ্ণতা অনুভব করা (মধ্যে মানসিক) - পছন্দ করা শুরু করা
• Russian: привыкать - проникаться симпатией
• Japanese: 打ち解ける - 慣れて好感を持つ
• Vietnamese: bắt đầu có cảm tình với - dần chấp nhận
• Korean: 정들다 - 마음을 열다
• Turkish: alışmak - ısınmak (birine/bir şeye karşı)
• Urdu: دل لگنا - انسیت محسوس کرنا
• Indonesian: mulai menyukai - mulai menerima

Example Sentences

It took me a while to warm up to my new job.

basic

He didn't warm up to the idea at first.

basic

The puppy warmed up to us after a few days.

basic

Give her some time, she'll warm up to you.

natural

It took the team a month to really warm up to their new coach.

natural

I wasn't sure about sushi, but I’ve really warmed up to it.

natural