attune
gb/ətˈun/ us/ətˈun/
B2
English
igazít, alkalmazkodik, ráhangol, ráhangolódik, hangol, behangol
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
igazít
B1
Usage pattern:
attune [something/yourself] to [something]
The company is trying to attune its services to what customers actually need.
A vállalat igyekszik szolgáltatásait az ügyfelek valós igényeihez igazítani.
It took her a few weeks to attune herself to the faster pace of the new job.
Néhány hétbe telt, mire alkalmazkodott az új munka gyorsabb tempójához.
We need to attune the training to different skill levels.
Learner examples
Try to attune your plan to the new rules.
Próbáld a tervedet az új szabályokhoz igazítani.
He attuned himself to the team's way of working.
Alkalmazkodott a csapat munkamódszeréhez.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "tune" (music/radio) or misspelled as "atone".
Meaning
adapt to fit a situation
Collocations
attune yourself to
|attune a strategy to
|attune services to
|attune a message to
|attune the program to
|attune training to
|attune to local conditions
|attune to customers' needs
|attune to changes
|finely attuned
Synonyms
adapt (More general; less of a ‘fine adjustment’ feel.)
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tailor (Emphasizes customizing for a specific audience or purpose.)
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align (Emphasizes matching goals, values, or direction.)
Antonyms
misalign (Emphasizes not matching the needs or context.)
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ignore (Focuses on not taking the situation or signals into account.)
Themes
business
|communication
|self_improvement
Definition
To change something so it fits a situation or need.
To adjust something, or adjust yourself, so that it fits or matches a particular situation, need, or purpose.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
ráhangol
B2
ráhangolódik
B2
Usage pattern:
attune [someone/your ear/mind/senses] to [something]
Meditation can help you attune your mind to your breathing.
A meditáció segíthet ráhangolni az elmédet a légzésedre.
Over time, the course attunes students to the cultural assumptions behind the language.
Idővel a tanfolyam ráhangolja a diákokat a nyelv mögött rejlő kulturális előfeltevésekre.
After a few lessons, she began to attune her ear to the difference between the two sounds.
Learner examples
The exercise helped me attune my ear to English stress.
A gyakorlat segített ráhangolni a fülemet az angol hangsúlyra.
He is learning to attune himself to his body's signals.
Tanul ráhangolódni a teste jelzéseire.
Common mistake:
Learners may use "attune for"; the most common pattern is "attune ... to ...".
Meaning
make someone more aware
Collocations
attune your ear to
|attune your mind to
|attune your senses to
|attune yourself to cues
|attune to body signals
|attune to subtle changes
|attune students to
|attune people to
|attune to warning signs
|attune to emotions
Synonyms
sensitize (More direct; often used for increasing sensitivity, sometimes negatively.)
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tune in (More informal; emphasizes paying close attention.)
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heighten (Focuses on increasing intensity of awareness.)
Antonyms
desensitize (Means to make less sensitive or less responsive.)
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dull (Means to make less sharp or less aware.)
Themes
emotions
|health
|learning
Definition
To help someone notice something better.
To make someone more aware of, sensitive to, or able to notice something, especially subtle signals or differences.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
attune [instrument/device] to [pitch/frequency/station]
He stopped to attune his guitar before the show.
Megállt, hogy behangolja a gitárját a fellépés előtt.
The technician attuned the receiver to the emergency frequency.
A technikus a vevőt a vészfrekvenciára hangolta.
This circuit is designed to attune the antenna to a narrow band of signals.
Learner examples
She attuned her violin before practice.
Behangolta a hegedűjét a gyakorlás előtt.
Common mistake:
Often replaced by the much more common verb "tune" in everyday speech.
Meaning
tune to the right frequency
Collocations
attune a guitar
|attune a violin
|attune the receiver to
|attune the radio to
|attune an antenna to
|attune to a frequency
|attune to a station
|attune to a signal
Synonyms
tune (The everyday word; "attune" sounds more formal or technical.)
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calibrate (More technical; emphasizes measurement accuracy rather than listening.)
Antonyms
detune (Means to make the pitch or frequency wrong.)
Themes
music
|technology
Definition
To tune an instrument or device to the right sound or signal.
To tune an instrument or device so that it produces or receives the correct pitch or frequency.
Grammar
Dictionary form
attune
IPA
GB/ətˈun/
US/ətˈun/
Syllables & stress
at - tune (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tune)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: attune
- 3rd Person Singular: attunes
- Present Participle: attuning
- Past: attuned
Word family
Forms
attunes
verb
attuning
verb
attuned
verb
Core family
attunement
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unattuned
adjective
Expressions
attune your ear to
1/ətˈun jˈʊɹ ˈɪɹ tə/
fixed phrase
formal
train listening for differences
To practice so you can hear small sound differences.
Examples
- Singing in a choir helps you attune your ear to harmony.
- Listening to slow recordings can help you attune your ear to connected speech.
- With practice, you can attune your ear to the accent and follow the conversation more easily.
Learner examples
- I want to attune my ear to English pronunciation.
attune yourself to
1/ətˈun jʊɹsˈɛlf tə/
fixed phrase
formal
adjust yourself to new conditions
To get used to something and match it.
Examples
- Give yourself time to attune yourself to the new routine.
- She tried to attune herself to the client's priorities before the meeting.
- On the first day, he listened more than he spoke to attune himself to the group.
Learner examples
- I am trying to attune myself to the new schedule.
be attuned to
1/bˈi ətˈund tə/
fixed phrase
formal
be aware and responsive
To notice something easily and react to it.
Examples
- Good teachers are attuned to the mood of the room.
- The design is attuned to the needs of older users.
- He seemed attuned to even small changes in her voice.
Learner examples
- A good leader is attuned to the team.