tone-up
an exercise for toning up one's body.
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How to use tone-up in a sentence
Changing voice tone up or down is another tactical maneuver.
The voyage will not only tone up public feeling, it will also give the foundation for an appeal for governmental aid.
An effective law dealing with idleness would tone up our whole population, and dispose many to work.
Glimpses into the Abyss | Mary HiggsBesides, the participation of the adult may tend to tone up the game and to moderate boisterousness.
Religious Education in the Family | Henry F. Cope"Wouldn't mind having a bottle of Mrs. R.'s sherry now to tone up these onions," Charley said ruefully.
Four Years in Rebel Capitals | T. C. DeLeon
They gave their employees ten days in the year in which to tone up their systems for another twelve months' work.
The Man Upstairs | P. G. Wodehouse
British Dictionary definitions for tone up
(adverb) to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc: exercise tones up the muscles
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