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Definition tune in American English

tune verb

[transitive] verb
/tun/
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1.1

to make small changes to an engine or a machine so that it works better

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Example

The television in the corner was tuned to KWEX.

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2.1

to watch or to listen to a particular program or station

Example

Stay tuned for the latest weather report.

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3

to develop or to train someone or something

Example

Try to tune your ear to distinguish between the sounds.

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It takes a finely tuned athlete to perform in a triathlon.

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Definition tune in American English