tune verb
1 adjust an engine/a machine
ADV. permanently
PREP. to a laser that is permanently tuned to the correct frequency
PHRASES finely/highly tuned a finely tuned engine
2 adjust a television/radio
ADV. in Don't forget to tune in to our special election programme this evening.
PREP. for, to I tuned to the BBC for the late news.
PHRASES badly tuned He heard everything through a screen of interference, like on a badly tuned radio. | stay tuned Stay tuned for the news.