tune
gb/tˈun/ us/tˈun/
B1
Angličtina
~ 5900
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
a melody or simple song
A group of musical notes that sound nice together and are easy to remember, like a song or melody.
Vzorec užití:
a tune
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tune' with 'lyrics'. 'Tune' is the music (the notes), while 'lyrics' are the words of a song. For example, you say 'I like the tune', not 'I like the lyrics', when you mean the melody.
Synonyma
melody (More musical and technical; does not usually refer to a whole pop song or track.)
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song (Often includes words and the whole piece; 'tune' can be just the main melody.)
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track (Informal; used mainly for recorded songs on an album or playlist.)
Antonyma
silence (Opposite in that there is no music or sound at all.)
Kolokace
catchy tune
|hum a tune
|whistle a tune
|play a tune
|theme tune
|a tune stuck in my head
Témata
music
|entertainment
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I can't get that catchy tune out of my head.
- The band played a slow tune while people danced.
- She hummed a little tune as she washed the dishes.
- Do you remember the theme tune from that old TV show?
- He whistled a happy tune on his way to work.
Učební příklady
- This tune is very easy to sing.
- I like the tune of this song.
- He can play many tunes on the piano.
- She sings the same tune every morning.
- The children learned a new tune at school.
Sloveso
B1
action
2
adjust an instrument's pitch
To change a musical instrument so that every note sounds right.
Vzorec užití:
to tune [an instrument]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *'fix the guitar'* or *'correct the guitar'* when they mean adjusting the pitch. Use 'tune the guitar' for making the notes right, and 'repair the guitar' for physical damage.
Synonyma
retune (Focuses on tuning again or adjusting from a previous tuning.)
Antonyma
detune (Technical; means to move an instrument away from correct pitch.)
Kolokace
tune the guitar
|tune the piano
|carefully tuned
|need tuning
|tune my violin
|tune it before playing
Témata
music
|hobbies
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Give me a minute to tune the guitar before we start.
- The piano hasn't been tuned in years and sounds terrible.
- She tuned her violin backstage before the concert.
- You should tune your instrument every time you play with a band.
- The technician comes twice a year to tune the church organ.
Učební příklady
- He is tuning his guitar now.
- The piano sounds bad; we must tune it.
- Please tune your violin before the lesson.
- She knows how to tune a guitar.
- I need to tune this old piano.
Sloveso
B2
action
3
adjust a machine for best performance
To change small settings on a machine so it works better or finds the right signal.
Vzorec užití:
to tune [a machine/device/system]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use 'tune' only for music and forget it is common with cars, radios, and other machines. Remember that 'tune' can also mean 'adjust a machine for best performance or reception'.
Synonyma
optimize (More formal and technical; often used in computing and engineering.)
Antonyma
misconfigure (Technical; means to set up something in a way that makes it work badly.)
Kolokace
tune the engine
|tune the radio
|tune the settings
|finely tuned system
|tune the suspension
|tune the software
Témata
technology
|science
|transport
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The mechanic tuned the engine to improve fuel efficiency.
- Make sure you tune the radio to the right frequency.
- The team spent weeks tuning the software for better performance.
- This car has a finely tuned suspension for racing.
- You can tune the microphone settings to reduce background noise.
Učební příklady
- He tuned the radio to a local station.
- The garage tuned my car last week.
- They tuned the engine before the race.
- You can tune the TV to a new channel.
- She tuned the sound system for the concert.
Sloveso
C1
action
4
adjust to suit people or context
To change a plan, message, or idea so it fits a special group of people or a situation better.
Vzorec užití:
to tune [something] to [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'change' or 'adapt' and not realize 'tune' is common for small, careful adjustments to fit a specific group or situation. 'Tune' often suggests detailed, fine changes rather than big changes.
Synonyma
tailor (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and common in business and marketing.)
Antonyma
ignore (Opposite in that you do not make any changes for the situation or audience.)
Kolokace
tune the message
|tune your approach
|tune the campaign
|finely tuned strategy
|tune content to the audience
|tune the offer to customers
Témata
communication
|business
|society
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- We need to tune our marketing message to younger customers.
- The speech was carefully tuned to the international audience.
- Teachers should tune their lessons to the needs of the class.
- The policy is tuned to support small businesses.
- They tuned the website content to local cultural expectations.
Učební příklady
- The ad was tuned to young people.
- She tuned her talk to a non-technical crowd.
- They tuned the plan to the local market.
- You should tune your style to the company culture.
- The class was tuned to beginner students.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
property
5
usual attitude or way of talking
Someone's normal way of speaking or feeling about something, especially when it always sounds the same or suddenly becomes different.
Vzorec užití:
someone's tune about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often understand the phrase 'change your tune' but do not recognize that 'tune' here means someone's usual way of talking or feeling about something. It does not mean music in this context.
Synonyma
attitude (More general; does not carry the idea of repeated or spoken behavior as strongly as 'tune'.)
Antonyma
silence (Opposite in that the person stops expressing that repeated opinion or complaint at all.)
Kolokace
change his tune
|change her tune
|same old tune
|soften his tune
|a different tune now
Témata
communication
|emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He kept complaining about the project, but he changed his tune after the bonus was announced.
- It's the same old tune from management about budget cuts.
- She softened her tune once she saw the final results.
- You'll be singing a different tune when you see the price.
- Their tune about remote work has changed since productivity went up.
Učební příklady
- He was angry, but he changed his tune later.
- I am tired of his same old tune about money.
- She may sing a different tune tomorrow.
- Their tune about the plan is more positive now.
- After the win, the coach's tune was very different.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
tune
IPA
GB/tˈun/
US/tˈun/
Slabiky a přízvuk
tune (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (tune)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: tune
- Plural: tune, tunes
Verb
- Base: tune
- 3rd Person Singular: tunes
- Present Participle: tuning
- Past: tuned
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
call the tune
1/kˈɔl ðə tˈun/
idiom
be the person in control
To be the person who has control and makes the important decisions.
Příklady
- In this company, the investors call the tune.
- Who really calls the tune in that relationship?
- If you pay for the project, you get to call the tune.
carry a tune
1/kˈɛɹi ə tˈun/
idiom
informal
be able to sing in tune
To be able to sing notes at the right pitch so it sounds okay.
Příklady
- I can't carry a tune, but I love karaoke.
- She may be shy, but she can really carry a tune.
- He jokes that he can’t carry a tune in a bucket.
change your tune
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ jˈʊɹ tˈun/
idiom
informal
suddenly change attitude or opinion
To start talking or feeling very differently about something, often after something happens.
Příklady
- He said he hated the idea, but he changed his tune after the boss approved it.
- You'll change your tune when you see how much it costs.
- She changed her tune about online learning once she tried it.
dance to someone's tune
1/dˈæns tə sˈʌmwˌʌnz tˈun/
idiom
do exactly what someone wants
To do what another person wants, often because they have power or money.
Příklady
- The smaller companies had to dance to the big retailer's tune.
- He refuses to dance to anyone else's tune.
- They are dancing to the donors' tune on this issue.
in tune
1/ˈɪn tˈun/
idiom
having correct musical pitch
Singing or playing notes at the correct pitch so they sound right together.
Příklady
- Make sure the guitar is in tune before you record.
- Her voice is always perfectly in tune.
- The choir sounded much better once everyone was in tune.
in tune with
1/ˈɪn tˈun wˈɪθ/
idiom
in agreement or harmony
Having ideas, feelings, or actions that match or agree well with someone or something.
Příklady
- The company needs to be in tune with its customers' needs.
- She feels very in tune with nature when she hikes alone.
- His views are in tune with public opinion.
out of tune
1/ˈaʊt əv tˈun/
idiom
not at correct musical pitch
Singing or playing notes at the wrong pitch so they sound bad or wrong together.
Příklady
- The piano is badly out of tune.
- He was so nervous that he sang out of tune.
- Several violins were out of tune during the performance.
sing a different tune
1/sˈɪŋ ə dˈɪfɹənt tˈun/
idiom
informal
express a very different attitude
To speak or act in a very different way from before, usually because the situation has changed.
Příklady
- He was against the plan, but he sang a different tune after getting promoted.
- They'll be singing a different tune if the project fails.
- Once the money arrived, the landlord started singing a different tune.
to the tune of
1/tə ðə tˈun əv/
idiom
amounting to (large sum of money)
Used before an amount of money to show it is a large or exact amount.
Příklady
- They invested to the tune of two million dollars.
- He was fined to the tune of $5,000.
- She donated to the tune of several thousand euros.
tune in
1/tˈun ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
set device to a station
To set a radio, TV, or similar device so it receives a particular station or program.
Příklady
- Millions of people tune in to watch the show every week.
- You can tune in to the local station at 101.3 FM.
- Don't forget to tune in at eight o'clock tonight.
tune in to
1/tˈun ˈɪn tə/
phrasal verb
informal
become aware and pay attention
To start noticing and understanding something or someone, and pay close attention to it.
Příklady
- Teachers need to tune in to their students' feelings.
- It took me a while to tune in to the way people think here.
- She quickly tuned in to the main issues in the discussion.
tune out
1/tˈun ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
stop paying attention
To stop listening to or thinking about something, especially because it is boring or stressful.
Příklady
- I just tune out when he starts talking about politics.
- She put on headphones to tune out the noise.
- He tends to tune out during long meetings.
tune up
1/tˈun ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
prepare an instrument, car, or body
To make small changes to an instrument, car, or even your body so it is ready to work or perform well.
Příklady
- The band tuned up before going on stage.
- I need to have my car tuned up before winter.
- Runners are tuning up for the marathon this weekend.