Retardation; delay.
A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.
A person or being who is extremely stupid or slow to learn.
To put off; to postpone.
To decelerate; to slow down.
To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progressing.
To reach, or cause to reach, a normal operating temperature (of a car for example).
To become warmer.
To heat or reheat (e.g. food).
To do gentle exercise, stretching etc., in order to prepare the body for more vigorous exercise.
To make (an audience) enthusiastic or animated before a show
To prepare for an activity by carrying out a practice or preparation routine.