tune up

Definition of Tune Up in English :

1. tune, tune up

adjust for (better) functioning

Example Sentences:
'tune the engine'

2. tune, tune up

adjust the pitches of (musical instruments)

Example Sentences:
'My piano needs to be tuned'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Tune Up

verb (adverb)

1.

to adjust (a musical instrument) to a particular pitch, esp a standard one

2.

(esp of an orchestra or other instrumental ensemble) to tune (instruments) to a common pitch

3. (transitive)

to adjust (an engine) in (a car, etc) to improve performance

noun tune-up

4.

adjustments made to an engine to improve its performance

noun

a regular maintenance or service performed on a car or other automobile

1.

to adjust (musical instruments) to the same pitch, as in an orchestra

2.

to bring (an engine, etc.) to the proper condition or performance, as by replacing parts, making adjustments, etc.

n.

1. An adjustment, as of a motor or engine, made to improve working order or efficiency.

2. A practice or preparatory session for an important event: The scrimmage was a tune-up for the big game.