4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TUNE'

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We have definitions for 4 phrasal verbs with 'TUNE'

4 phrasal verbs with 'TUNE'

Tune in

  1. Watch or listen to a TV or radio show
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Be sure to TUNE IN next week for the next episode.

Tune in to

  1. Watch or listen to a TV or radio programme
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: Make sure you TUNE IN TO next week's show.

Tune out

  1. Ignore, not pay attention
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I TUNED him OUT because he was talking such rubbish.

Tune up

  1. Improve the performance of a machine or engine
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: He's TUNED his car UP for the race.
  2. Tune a musical instrument before playing
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The orchestra TUNED UP their instruments before the concert.

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