tune

tune1 [ tun ] noun count INFORMAL **

a song or piece of music:

the station that plays all your favorite tunes

a Russian folk tune

be in/out of tune with

1. ) to understand/not understand the feelings, opinions, or needs of a group of people:

He was in tune with current political issues.

2. ) to be/not be similar to something and combine well/not combine well with it:

The peaceful setting was in tune with his mood.

3. ) to agree/not agree with someone:

We are not in tune with their economic policies.

call the tune INFORMAL

to be in control of something

change your tune or sing a different tune INFORMAL

to change your opinion or attitude

dance to someone's tune INFORMAL

to do what someone tells you to do

in/out of tune

producing the right/wrong note when you sing or play music:

One of the guitars sounds a little out of tune.

to the tune of

used for emphasizing how large an amount is:

The company is in debt to the tune of $2.1 billion.

tune

tune 2 [ tun ] verb transitive *

1. ) tune or tune up to make small changes to a musical instrument so that it will produce the correct notes

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

2. ) usually passive to set a radio or television to a particular station or program:

The television in the corner was tuned to KWEX.

a ) to watch or listen to a particular program or station:

stay tuned (to something) (=keep watching or listening): Stay tuned for the latest weather report.

3. ) to develop or train someone or something:

Try to tune your ear to distinguish between the sounds.

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

,tune `in phrasal verb intransitive

to listen to or watch a particular broadcast on the radio or television:

Millions of people tuned in to watch the election results.

be tuned in (to something)

to understand something such as a situation or other people's feelings:

You're more tuned in to the subject than most people.

,tune `out phrasal verb intransitive or transitive VERY INFORMAL

to stop paying attention:

I just tune out and let Chrissie take over.

,tune `up phrasal verb

1. ) intransitive if a group of musicians tune up, they make small changes to their instruments so that they can play well together

2. ) transitive same as TUNE 2 1:

He was in the next room, tuning up his guitar.

3. ) intransitive to prepare for an event or a situation:

tune up for: The team is tuning up for another busy season.