tune up
[verb]
Synonyms: adjust, fix, regulate

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tune up phrasal verb (see also tune)

1. when musicians tune up, they prepare their instruments to play at the right pitch
tune something ↔ up
The band were tuning up their guitars.

2. tune something ↔ up to make small changes to an engine so that it works as well as possible

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

ˈtune-up noun [singular]

1. the process of making small changes to an engine so that it works as well as possible

2. an occasion that someone uses as preparation for a more important occasion:
He is treating the semi-finals as a tune-up.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

tune up
tune up (for (something))
to prepare for something.
The coach feels confident that the team is tuned up for tonight's game.

tune up (something)
to adjust an engine or vehicle so that it works as well as possible.
I haven't tuned up my car in two years.

The motorcycle isn't running right, but she can't afford to tune it up.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

tune up something
tune up (something)
to adjust an engine or vehicle so that it works as well as possible.
I haven't tuned up my car in two years.

The motorcycle isn't running right, but she can't afford to tune it up.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

tune up
1. • tune up (a musical instrument)
to adjust a musical instrument to the right sound
The orchestra tuned up their instruments before the performance.

2. • tune up (an engine)
to adjust a car engine so that it will run properly
We took our car to the garage to tune it up before we went on our holiday.

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tune up
v.
1a. To adjust (a musical instrument) to make the right sound.
Before he began to play, Harry tuned up his banjo.
1b. To adjust a musical instrument or a group of musical instruments to the right sound.
The orchestra came in and began to tune up for the concert.
2. To adjust many parts of (car engine) which must work together so that it will run properly.
He took his car to the garage to have the engine tuned up.

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tune up
n.
1. The adjusting or fixing of something (as a motor) to make it work safely and well.
Father says the car needs a tune-up before winter begins.
2. Exercise or practicing for the purpose of getting ready; a trial before something.
The team went to the practice field for their last tune-up before the game tomorrow.
Synonym: WARM UP.

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