Meaning of the word "tone up" in English
What does "tone up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tone up
US /toʊn ʌp/
UK /təʊn ʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to make your muscles firmer and stronger
Example:
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Regular exercise will help you tone up your body.
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She's been doing Pilates to tone up her core muscles.
2.
to improve the quality or strength of something, especially a color or sound
Example:
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The artist decided to tone up the colors in the painting to make them more vibrant.
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The director asked the sound engineer to tone up the bass for a richer sound.