Tune (t n, tyn), Thomas James Known as "Tommy." Born 1939. American dancer, choreographer, and director whose contributions to Broadway productions, including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1978) and My One and Only (1983), have earned him critical acclaim. |
| tune (tn, tyn) n. 1. Music a. A melody, especially a simple and easily remembered one. b. A song. c. Correct pitch. d. The state of being properly adjusted for pitch: a piano out of tune. e. Agreement in pitch: play in tune with the piano. f. Obsolete A musical tone. 2. a. Concord or agreement; harmony: in tune with the times. b. Archaic Frame of mind; disposition. 3. Electronics Adjustment of a receiver or circuit for maximum response to a given signal or frequency. v. tuned, tun·ing, tunes v.tr. 1. a. Music To put into proper pitch: tuned the violin. b. Archaic To utter musically; sing. 2. To adopt or adjust, especially in order to bring into harmony. 3. Electronics a. To adjust (a receiver) to a desired frequency. b. To adjust (a circuit) so as to make it resonant with a given input signal. 4. To adjust (an engine, for example) for maximum usability or performance. v.intr. Phrasal Verbs: To become attuned. tune in 1. Electronics To adjust a receiver to receive signals at a particular frequency or a particular program. 2. Slang To make or become aware or responsive: "Nobody tunes in to what anybody else is saying" (Bruce Allen). tune out 1. Electronics To adjust a receiver so as not to receive a particular signal. 2. Slang a. To disassociate oneself from one's environment: "The average reader, used to seeing the world in three-dimensional color, tunes out" (Carlin Romano). b. To become unresponsive to; ignore: tuned out the children's screaming. tune up Idiom: 1. Music To adjust an instrument to a desired pitch or key. 2. To adjust a machine so as to put it into proper condition. 3. To prepare (oneself) for a specified activity. to the tune of To the sum or extent of: produced profits to the tune of $10 million. [Middle English, variant of tone, tone; see tone.] |
tune out
vb
(intr, adverb; often foll by of) Informal to cease to take an interest (in) or pay attention (to) many people had tuned out of politics
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