tju:n n. & v. --n. a
melody with or
without harmony. --v. 1 tr. put (a
musical instrument) in tune. 2 a tr.
adjust (a
radio receiver etc.) to
the particular frequency of the required signals. b intr. (foll. by in) adjust a radio receiver to the required signal (tuned in to Radio 2). 3 tr. adjust (an
engine etc.) to
run smoothly
and efficiently. 4 tr. (foll. by to) adjust or
adapt to a required or
different purpose,
situation, etc. 5 intr. (foll. by with) be in harmony with. øin tune 1 having the
correct pitch or
intonation (sings in tune). 2 (usu. foll. by with) harmonizing with one's
company,
surroundings, etc.
out of tune 1
not having the correct pitch or intonation (always plays out of tune). 2 (usu. foll. by with) clashing with one's company etc. to the tune of colloq. to the
considerable sum or
amount of. tune up 1 (of an orchestra)
bring the instruments to the
proper or
uniform pitch. 2
begin to
play or
sing. 3 bring to the
most efficient condition. øøtunable adj. (also tuneable). [ME: unexpl. var. of TONE]
