Tune up Meaning in English
expression
Definición
A 'tune up' is regular maintenance for a car or machine to keep it working well, or the process of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds correct.
Uso & Matices
'Tune up' is especially common for cars (regular servicing), but also used for prepping musical instruments or sometimes for preparing people (e.g., athletes) before an event. You 'give' or 'get' a tune up, or 'tune up' (verb) something. Do not confuse with 'tune in' (to a channel) or 'tune out' (ignore).
Oraciones de Ejemplo
My car needs a tune up this month.
basic
The piano sounds better after a tune up.
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We need to tune up the engine before driving.
basic
I always get a tune up before a long road trip.
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The band started their tune up before the concert.
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After a quick tune up, the lawn mower worked like new.
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