HyperDic: tune_up

English > 2 senses of the expression tune up:
VERBchangetune up, tuneadjust for (better) functioning
changetune up, tuneadjust the pitches of (musical instruments)
English > tune up: 2 senses > verb 1, change
MeaningAdjust for (better) functioning.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymtune
Narrowerfine-tune, tweakAdjust finely
servicemake fit for use
tune inregulate (a radio or television set) in order to receive a certain station or program
Broaderadjust, set, correctalter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Spanishacordar, afinar, poner a punto, reglar, templar
Catalanacordar, afinar, posar a punt, reglar, temprar
Nounstune-upadjustments made to an engine to improve its performance
English > tune up: 2 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningAdjust the pitches of (musical instruments).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymtune
Broaderadjust, set, correctalter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
OppositeuntuneCause to be out of tune
Spanishentonar

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