Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
verb
To make adjustments (to an engine or bicycle drivetrain) in order to improve its performance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To make preparations for vigorous exercise; to warm up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To begin to sing or play music.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To tune one's instrument in preparation for performance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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verb
To beat up (someone).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, idiomatic, transitive
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verb
adjust the pitches of (musical instruments)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: tune
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adjust, set, correct
verb
adjust for (better) functioning
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: tune
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adjust, set, correct
Narrower terms: fine-tune, tweak, service, tune in
History
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Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
