1
: something that ties in, relates, or connects especially in a promotional campaign
2
: a book that inspired or was inspired by a motion picture or television program
tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in
: to bring into connection with something relevant: such as
a
: to make the final connection of
tied in the new branch pipeline
b
: to coordinate in such a manner as to produce balance and unity
the illustrations were tied in with the text
c
: to use as a tie-in especially in advertising
: to become tied in
Examples of tie-in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Several opposition speakers had tie-ins with the SpringHill Suites hotel on North Main Street.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
The eclipse will be the grandest occasion for commercial tie-ins since Presidents Day.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024
Non-fans will still enjoy this dollhouse but may be less excited by the characters and show tie-ins.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
The only real-world tie-in is that those who download the Wendy’s app can get a free 10-piece order of nuggets IRL.
—Angela L. Pagán / The Takeout, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
And because of the tie-in several audience members appeared to believe the protests were part of the production.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The impressive receipts also came with frenzied buzz, boosted by a dizzying amount of marketing tie-ins and Robbie’s impressive press-tour fashions inspired by actual looks worn by the famous doll over the years.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
More recently, scheduling has become far more difficult for independents, which have often lacked bowl tie-ins.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
The approval rating was tied in Wisconsin and down by one point in Arizona for Trump.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Instead, your order is tied in a large white plastic bag and you’re asked to pay at the front of the store.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Just two weeks beyond the snowy NBA All-Star weekend, temperatures rose to 73 degrees Monday, breaking the previous record of 68 degrees first set in 1917, then tied in 1944 and 1998, according to the National Weather Service.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
But is there something to the idea that there are far fewer ties in circulation than before?
—Brianna Scott, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
With her team chasing the quadruple this season, and with the Women’s League Cup final against Arsenal on Sunday, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes opted to use the depth in her squad for the second-leg tie in London.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
They were tied in rebounding three times and lost two of those games, once against Arizona and in the first meeting against USC in which JuJu Watkins scored 51 points.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
The poll results also showed that Biden and former President Donald Trump, the likley Republican candidate, would be tied in a hypothetical election.
—NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
Noun
When Beyoncé unveiled a poster homage to country jamborees to announce the track list to Cowboy Carter, the project’s country tie-ins became even more clear.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Several opposition speakers had tie-ins with the SpringHill Suites hotel on North Main Street.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
The eclipse will be the grandest occasion for commercial tie-ins since Presidents Day.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024
Non-fans will still enjoy this dollhouse but may be less excited by the characters and show tie-ins.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
The only real-world tie-in is that those who download the Wendy’s app can get a free 10-piece order of nuggets IRL.
—Angela L. Pagán / The Takeout, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
And because of the tie-in several audience members appeared to believe the protests were part of the production.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The impressive receipts also came with frenzied buzz, boosted by a dizzying amount of marketing tie-ins and Robbie’s impressive press-tour fashions inspired by actual looks worn by the famous doll over the years.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
More recently, scheduling has become far more difficult for independents, which have often lacked bowl tie-ins.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Verb
Wear it with almost any pair of shorts, midi skirt, or pants, and tucked in, unbuttoned, or even tied in front to change any look — making multiple outfits with just a slight tweak.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
The approval rating was tied in Wisconsin and down by one point in Arizona for Trump.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Instead, your order is tied in a large white plastic bag and you’re asked to pay at the front of the store.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Just two weeks beyond the snowy NBA All-Star weekend, temperatures rose to 73 degrees Monday, breaking the previous record of 68 degrees first set in 1917, then tied in 1944 and 1998, according to the National Weather Service.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
But is there something to the idea that there are far fewer ties in circulation than before?
—Brianna Scott, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
With her team chasing the quadruple this season, and with the Women’s League Cup final against Arsenal on Sunday, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes opted to use the depth in her squad for the second-leg tie in London.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
They were tied in rebounding three times and lost two of those games, once against Arizona and in the first meeting against USC in which JuJu Watkins scored 51 points.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
The poll results also showed that Biden and former President Donald Trump, the likley Republican candidate, would be tied in a hypothetical election.
—NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1793, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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tie in
verb(ˈ)tī-ˈin
1
: to bring into connection with something
2
: to become connected
illustrations that tie in with the text
tie-in
noun
ˈtī-ˌin
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