to tune up
Pronunciation
/tˈuːn ˈʌp/

Definition & Meaning of "tune up"in English

to tune up
01

to adjust a musical instrument so that it plays in the correct pitch

Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
tune
Present tense
tune up
3rd person singular
tunes up
Present participle
tuning up
Past simple
tuned up
Past participle
tuned up
Examples
Before the concert, the guitarist took a moment to tune up his instrument.
02

adjust for (better) functioning

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