retune

verb

re·tune (ˌ)rē-ˈtün

-ˈtyün

retuned; retuning

transitive verb

: to tune (something) again or in a different way

retune an engine

especially : to readjust (something) in musical pitch

a guitar/string that constantly needs to be retuned

She retuned the banjo to G major.

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Performance: The difference a big battery and RAM make Besides effectively doubling the battery inside the device, Asus also retuned its three primary modes—Silent, Performance, and Turbo—with an emphasis on battery life. —

Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2024 Among the largest in France, its 8,000 pipes, coated in lead dust during the fire, were disassembled, cleaned, and retuned entirely by ear. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 After Costner’s 37-yard run for his fourth touchdown, the defense got into the act on the game’s final play when Cameron Johnson retuned a fumble 55 yards for a touchdown. —

Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024 The Bears offense has gone 23 possessions since its last touchdown and managed only two end-zone trips in 34 drives since retuning from London. —

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retune