tune-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: Adjust for better functioning.

Commentary: INCLUDES: TUNE UP Syntax includes: NP1[animate] TUNE (UP) NP2[concrete]

Examples:
The mechanic tuned the engine.
Custom programs tune server performance.
Getting your car tuned up is an important step in any maintenance program.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
tune_up 1

Sense Number 2: Adjust the pitches of a musical instrument.

Commentary: Includes: TUNE UP Syntax includes: (NP1[animate]) TUNE (UP) NP2[instrument)

Examples:
My piano needs to be tuned up.
The orchestra members expertly tuned their instruments.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: tune.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
tune_up 2

Sense Number 3: Regulate a device to receive or block a program.

Commentary: Includes: TUNE IN, TUNE OUT
NOTE: can be used metaphorically. Syntax includes: NP1[human] TUNE (PP) NP2

Examples:
Millions of people tune in to the program each week.
I tuned the television to Channel 5.
No matter how attentive your kids are, they always tune out at least
half of the instructions.
The CEO needs to tune into reality.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: tune.02,tune.03
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
tune_in 1