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tune
tjuːn Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music.
    E.g. she left the theatre humming a cheerful tune
verb
  • adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct or uniform pitch.
    E.g. he tuned the harp for me
  • adjust (a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) to the frequency of the required signal.
    E.g. the radio was tuned to the BBC
  • adjust (an engine) or balance (mechanical parts) so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently.
    E.g. the suspension was tuned for a softer ride
  • adjust or adapt (something) to a particular purpose or situation.
    E.g. the animals are finely tuned to life in the desert
  • tell (something) to (someone).
    E.g. he starts tuning you stories about his youth

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