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.

Examples of retune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bimota retunes the Balance Free Fork with a low spring rate, firmer compression damping, and softer rebound, while the rear damper can adjust up to 30 millimeters with an eccentric bolt. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Every week of usage produces a new signal about what’s working, what’s stuck and which agents need retuning. — Andrew Antos, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

But with advances in engineering and a little creativity, the USACE is able to retune these ultra powerful engines without interrupting service or building new plants. — D. Hunter Reardon, USA Today, 3 June 2026

Netflix series have retuned below their previous seasons recently. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above