Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tune_up

2 senses of tune-up

Sense 1
warm-up, tune-up, prolusion -- (exercising in preparation for strenuous activity)
       => preparation, readying -- (the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun")

Sense 2
tune-up -- (adjustments made to an engine to improve its performance)
       => adjustment, registration, readjustment -- (the act of adjusting something to match a standard)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb tune_up

2 senses of tune up

Sense 1
tune, tune up -- (adjust for (better) functioning; "tune the engine")
       => adjust, set, correct -- (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels")

Sense 2
tune, tune up -- (adjust the pitches of (musical instruments); "My piano needs to be tuned")
       => adjust, set, correct -- (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels")