tune-up
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈtuːn ʌp/
:
puesta a punto
- Probably a tune-up would help, maybe next year.
- get a tune-up
- needs a tune-up
- car needs a tune-up
Examples
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The mechanic recommended a full tune-up every six months to keep the engine running smoothly.
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Really, it just needs a little tune-up.
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It's just about time for a tune-up, and you might
Fiction book (1998) -
The fellow at the service station said it needed a tune-up.
Fiction book (1997) -
I think you should see Carl for a tune-up.
Fiction book (1993) -
I had this thing in for a tune-up yesterday and they said they'd go over everything.
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What other benefits will you get out of a furnace tune-up?
Blog text (22) -
That's why now is as good a time as ever to start thinking about scheduling a furnace tune-up with Jerry Kelly.
Blog text (22) -
By getting your furnace tune-up in advance, you can rest assured that your unit is working efficiently and is ready to take on the coldest days of the year.
Blog text (22) -
Before taking a long trip, make sure to bring your car in for a tune-up to improve its performance.
Antonyms
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5.9
A slow change when something like a building or a person's health becomes worse
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tune-up comes from tune, as when you adjust a musical instrument to sound right, and up, meaning 'make better'. So a tune-up is a small service to make an engine or machine run more smoothly.