26984 words

tweak

8 definitions • 11 examples
1
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:

Examples:

The software is pretty much there - it just needs a little tweaking.
You just need to tweak the last paragraph and then it's done.
2
to pull and twist something with a small sudden movement:

Examples:

Standing in front of the mirror she tweaked a strand of hair into place.
3
a slight change to something, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:

Examples:

We make tweaks to the menu as needed.
Experts say the system could be improved with a few tweaks.
4
a small sudden twist or pull of something:

Examples:

He gave the boy's nose a tweak.
5
to change slightly, esp. in order to make something more effective or correct:

Examples:

Writers and producers kept tweaking the script even as the movie was being shot.
6
to pull and twist something:

Examples:

He jumped when she tweaked his ear.
7
to make small changes to something in order to finish or improve it:

Examples:

The contract needs a little tweaking but it's almost there.
8
a small change to something to finish or improve it:

Examples:

give sth a tweak They give it a little tweak and it's that much better.
last-minute/minor tweaks

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