tone-up

[ tohn-uhp ]

noun

1. an exercise for toning up one's body.

tone up

verb

1. adverb to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc

   exercise tones up the muscles

Word History and Origins

Origin of tone-up¹

Noun use of the verb phrase tone up

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Harrison thinks it’s been a source of motivation to set the tone up front.

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Times

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

From Salon

Focusing the mind, toning up, sweating out the “toxins”: ascetic.

From New York Times

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