tune

[[t]tun, tyun[/t]]

n. v. tuned, tun•ing

1) mad a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody

2) mad the state of being in the proper pitch:

to be in tune[/ex]

3) agreement in pitch; unison; harmony

4) proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency

5) harmonious relationship; accord; agreement

6) mad to adjust (a musical instrument) to a correct or given standard of pitch (often fol. by up)

7) to bring (someone or something) into harmony or agreement

8) mec to adjust (a motor, mechanism, or the like) for proper functioning

9) rtv to adjust (a radio or television) so as to receive signals from a particular transmitting station

10) to put into or cause to be in a receptive condition, mood, etc

11) to be in harmony or accord; become responsive

12) phv rtv tune in, to adjust a radio or television so as to receive (signals, a particular station, etc.)

13) phv cvb tune out

a) rtv to adjust a radio or television so as to avoid (static, interference, etc.)

b) Slang. to stop paying attention to

14) phv tune up

a) mad to cause a group of musical instruments to be brought to the same pitch

b) to bring into proper operating order, as a motor

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- change one's tune sing to the tune of

Etymology: 1350–1400; ME (n.); unexplained var. of tone