tune

🇺🇸 /tuːn/ 🇬🇧 /tjuːn/
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Tags TOP10000Oxford3000CEFR-A2
noun
B2

A melody or arrangement of musical notes.

I love playing different tunes on my guitar.

verb
R

Adjust the pitch of a musical instrument.

I need to tune my violin before the concert.

R

Optimize the performance of an engine.

The mechanic tuned the car's engine for better fuel efficiency.

R

Select a specific channel or program on a radio or TV.

Please tune to channel 5 for the live sports event.

R

Make something suitable for a specific purpose or audience.

The politician tuned his speech to appeal to young voters.

translation

n. A melody or arrangement of musical notes.
v. Adjust the pitch of a musical instrument.; Optimize the performance of an engine.; Select a specific channel or program on a radio or TV.; Make something suitable for a specific purpose or audience.

Word Forms

3rd Present tunes
Past tuned
Perfect tuned
Progressive tuning
Plural tunes