tone-up

American

[tohn-uhp] / ˈtoʊnˌʌp /

noun

an exercise for toning up one's body.

tone up British

verb

(adverb) to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc

exercise tones up the muscles

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Etymology

Origin of tone-up

Noun use of the verb phrase tone up

Example Sentences

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tone up

Every stroke uses 85% of your muscles covering nine major muscle groups so it also helps you to tone up, fast.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2024

“I expect those guys to just keep bringing the energy, keep setting the tone up front,” Terrapins cornerback Tarheeb Still said.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2021

The 6-foot-4 Thompson posted a game-high 20 points, including 18 on the attack at the net as she set the tone up front for an American team seeking its first gold medal in the sport.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2021

Instead, "Promising Young Woman" shifts its tone up again.

From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2020

They called the town Floris, which means "flower" in Latin, to tone up the image of their warm weather "resort."

From Frying Pan Farm by Pryor, Elizabeth Brown

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