English Explanatory Dictionary

tune up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make adjustments (to an engine or bicycle drivetrain) in order to improve its performance.
  2. To make preparations for vigorous exercise; to warm up.
  3. To begin to sing or play music.
  4. To tune one's instrument in preparation for performance.
  5. To beat up (someone).

Pronunciation

En-au-tune up.ogg

Word forms

tune up tunes up tuning up tuned up

Synonyms

soup up

Related words

tune-up
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