tune

When the word "tune" is used as a verb, it refers to an adjustment or a change that is made to a musical instrument, a machine, or some other thing.

• A guitarist tunes a guitar so that the strings sound good together when they are played.
• A piano needs to be tuned because it goes out of tune over time.
• A mechanic tunes a car.
• A manager can fine tune an organization so that it runs properly.
• People who use a radio to listen to music tune in a radio station by turning a knob.
• Television viewers tune in on television programs by finding the time and place when they are broadcast.

When the word "tune" is used as a noun, it refers to music or an adjustment.

• We listened to some tunes on the radio.
• The band played some old tunes.
• That’s a great old tune.
• My car needs a tune up. (You can use "tune up" or "tune" when talking about a car.)
• A tune up involves adjustments to spark plugs, the replacement of filters, and an oil change.

They’re giving this car a tune up.

The phrase "in tune" means that a good relationship exists between or among things or people.

• Marion feels in tune with nature.
• Bob believes he’s in tune with his employees.
• Political candidates try to stay in tune with voters.
• A guitar that’s not in tune is out of tune.
• When a musical instrument is out of tune, it has to be put back in tune in order for a person to play it.

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May 28, 2019