tune

Definitions of tune in various dictionaries:

noun - a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

noun - the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch

noun - the adj ustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency

verb - adj ust for (better) functioning

verb - adj ust the pitches of (musical instruments)

Music.

A melody, especially a simple and easily remembered one.

A song.

Correct pitch.

The state of being properly adj usted for pitch: a piano out of tune.

Agreement in pitch: play in tune with the piano.

A musical tone.

Concord or agreement; harmony: in tune with the times.

Frame of mind; disposition.

Electronics.

To put into proper pitch: tuned the violin.

To utter musically; sing.

To adopt or adj ust, especially in order to bring into harmony.

Electronics.

To adj ust (a receiver) to a desired frequency.

To adj ust (a circuit) so as to make it resonant with a given input signal.

To become attuned.

To adj ust a receiver to receive signals at a particular frequency or a particular program.

To make or become aware or responsive: “Nobody tunes in to what anybody else is saying” (Bruce Allen).

To adj ust a receiver so as not to receive a particular signal.

Slang.

To disassociate oneself from one’s environment: “The average reader, used to seeing the world in three-dimensional color, tunes out” (Carlin Romano).

To become unresponsive to; ignore: tuned out the children’s screaming.

Slang.

To disassociate oneself from one’s environment: “The average reader, used to seeing the world in three-dimensional color, tunes out” (Carlin Romano).

To become unresponsive to; ignore: tuned out the children’s screaming.

To adj ust an instrument to a desired pitch or key.

To adj ust a machine so as to put it into proper condition.

To prepare (oneself) for a specified activity.

verb - to put into the proper pitch