Sekirov Dictionary

tune up

verb 5
/ˈtunˌʌp/ noun 3
forms 4

verb5

To make adjustments (to an engine or bicycle drivetrain) in order to improve its performance.
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To tune one's instrument in preparation for performance.
- By this time the theatre had practically filled and the orchestra was tuning up for the overture. — 1923
To make preparations for vigorous exercise; to warm up.
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(US) To beat up (someone).
- “We finally stopped roustin' him and decided to tune him up instead, every chance we got.” “Tune him up?” “Yeah, that's an expression for beatin' the living dog shit outta somebody.” — 2007
To begin to sing or play music.

tune-up

/ˈtunˌʌp/

noun3

A series of adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance
A series of preparations for vigorous exercise; a warm-up
A match or race (frequently one exhibition in nature) contested as preparation for a match or race of high stakes.

forms

tuned up · tuning up · tunes up · tune-ups

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