poner a punto

poner a punto
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to tune up
Los mecánicos están poniendo a punto el coche para la carrera del domingo.The mechanics are tuning up the car for Sunday's race.
b. to fine-tune
Terminé de poner el dron a punto. Ahora está listo para volar.I finished fine-tuning the drone. It's now ready to fly.
c. to calibrate
Antes de despegar, el piloto puso a punto el altímetro.Before taking off, the pilot calibrated the altimeter.
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