tune-up

tune-up

(to͞on′ŭp′, tyo͞on′-)n.1. An adjustment, as of a motor or engine, made to improve working order or efficiency.2. A practice or preparatory session for an important event: The scrimmage was a tune-up for the big game.

tune′-up`

n. an adjustment, as of a motor, to improve working order or condition. [1945–50]

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Noun	1.	tune-up - exercising in preparation for strenuous activitywarm-up, prolusionpreparation, readying - the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun"
	2.	tune-up - adjustments made to an engine to improve its performancereadjustment, adjustment, registration - the act of adjusting something to match a standard

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