2tune verb
tunes; tuned; tun·ing 1 [+ obj] : to adjust (a musical instrument) so that it makes the correct sound when played
▪ I tuned my guitar/violin. ▪ The piano needs to be tuned. 2 [+ obj] : to make small changes to (something) in order to make it work better
▪ We tuned our bikes before the road trip. ▪ The mechanic tuned the engine. — often + up ▪ The mechanic tuned up the engine. — see also fine-tune, tune-up 3 : to adjust (a radio or television) so that it receives a broadcast clearly [+ obj] ▪ The copilot tuned the radio to hear the message. — often used as (be) tuned ▪ The televisions in the store were all tuned (in) to the same channel. [no obj] — + to ▪ He tuned (in) to the news channel.
▪ I tuned my guitar/violin. ▪ The piano needs to be tuned.
▪ We tuned our bikes before the road trip. ▪ The mechanic tuned the engine. — often + up ▪ The mechanic tuned up the engine. — see also fine-tune, tune-up
stay tuned
: to keep watching a television show or listening to a radio broadcast
▪ Stay tuned for more after this word from our sponsors. ▪ Stay tuned for a news update. — often used figuratively ▪ Stay tuned for a new and improved version of the software. [=a new and improved version of the software will be available soon]
▪ Stay tuned for more after this word from our sponsors. ▪ Stay tuned for a news update. — often used figuratively ▪ Stay tuned for a new and improved version of the software. [=a new and improved version of the software will be available soon]
tune in [phrasal verb] 1 : to watch a television show or listen to a radio broadcast
▪ Tune in next week for the conclusion. ▪ Millions of listeners/viewers tuned in for coverage of the presidential debate. ▪ We tuned in to hear the results of the election. 2 be tuned in : to understand and be aware of a situation, other people's needs, etc. — usually + to ▪ He was not tuned in to the needs of his staff.
▪ Tune in next week for the conclusion. ▪ Millions of listeners/viewers tuned in for coverage of the presidential debate. ▪ We tuned in to hear the results of the election.
tune out
[phrasal verb] informal 1 : to stop paying attention to what other people are saying or doing : to become unaware of what is happening around you
▪ I could tell he was tuning out because when I asked him for his opinion, he had no idea what I was talking about. 2 tune (someone or something) out or tune out (someone or something) : to ignore or not listen to (someone or something)
▪ She tuned out the noise and concentrated on her work. ▪ There was a loud group at the restaurant, but we were able to tune them out.
▪ I could tell he was tuning out because when I asked him for his opinion, he had no idea what I was talking about.
▪ She tuned out the noise and concentrated on her work. ▪ There was a loud group at the restaurant, but we were able to tune them out.
