tune

/tjuːn//t(j)un/

noun

  1. 1

    A melody.

  2. 2

    A song, or short musical composition.

  3. 3

    The act of tuning or maintenance.

    Your engine needs a good tune.
  4. 4

    The state or condition of being correctly tuned.

    This piano is not in tune.
  5. 5

    Temper; frame of mind.

  6. 6

    A sound; a note; a tone.

  7. 7

    Order; harmony; concord.

verb

  1. 1

    To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.

    to tune a piano or a violin
  2. 2

    To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.

    Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible.
  3. 3

    To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.

    Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows.
  4. 4

    (e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.

    My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest.
  5. 5

    To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.

  6. 6

    To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.

  7. 7

    To give a certain tone or character to.

  8. 8

    To sing with melody or harmony.

  9. 9

    To cheek; to be impudent towards.

    Are you tuning me?

interjection

  1. 1

    Used to show appreciation or approval of a song.

    You heard the new Rizzle Kicks song? — Tune!

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