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Tune Up (Verb)

Adjust the pitches of (musical instruments); "My piano needs to be tuned".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The piano tuner will tune up the old grand piano on Saturday morning to ensure it sounds perfect for the recital.
It's been years since the school band's instruments were last tuned up, and it shows in every performance.
I need to get my violin tuned up for the audition tomorrow, do you know a good luthier in town.
The orchestra's horn section will need to tune up their instruments carefully tonight to achieve perfect harmony.
Before the concert, the guitar technician spent hours tuning up the lead singer's instruments and making adjustments as needed.

Adjust for (better) functioning; "tune the engine".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The mechanic will need to tune up the engine before a long road trip to ensure it runs smoothly.
The band has a rehearsal tonight to tune up before the concert tomorrow.
The IT specialist will tune up my computer to get it running faster.
The pianist arrived early to tune up her instrument before the symphony performance.
The auto repair shop offered a special deal to tune up and winterize your car.