tie-in

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noun

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

tie in

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verb

tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in

transitive verb

: 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

intransitive verb

: to become tied in

Examples of tie-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
More recently, scheduling has become far more difficult for independents, which have often lacked bowl tie-ins. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Significant backing As the service involves zero out-of-pocket costs for patients, revenue comes from tie-ins with health plans. Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Japan chart, about half are anime tie-ins most weeks, indicating that being attached to a major anime title is enough to draw worldwide attention to new J-pop songs. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024 And because the bowl tie-ins are based on existing geography. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024 Disney has reinforced this with its past dealings with Epic, which has had major tie-ins with both Marvel and Star Wars. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024 The implications of the campaign modules are connected to the current collection of tie-in media such as novels and comic books. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 As the exclusive beer partner for the 78-show Quittin’ Time tour, Bud Light will execute a number of tie-ins at concert dates, including sampling, ticket giveaways and experiential activations. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 9 Feb. 2024 There is one way costume designers could earn more, and that is through merchandise or tie-ins. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
Verb
The sharp-shooting Penn transfer hit a clutch three-point shot that forced overtime and broke the game’s 17th and final tie in double overtime. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Hilton Hilton and Marriott were practically tied in this year's Readers' Choice poll. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 And studies have shown that participating in community activities and forming lasting ties in groups like the Belles is beneficial for older adults’ mental health and general well-being. Colbi Edmonds Madeline Gray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024 Designed to tie in the five elements and the five senses, this Greek idyll is built into a mountain and has a large spherical pool as its physical and spiritual center. Leila Milgrim, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024 But just being tied in defensively is the biggest thing. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 So typically your shows are a little more tied in to the local space. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Now most polls show him slightly ahead or in a virtual tie in a head-to-head matchup with Biden and there are strong indications Biden is lagging with some younger voters and Arab-American and Muslim communities due to his support of Israel in its counterattack against Hamas in Gaza. Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 18 Feb. 2024 Ambesonne Men’s Tie View On Amazon $23 This tie features rabbits—sitting, standing, and running—all across the tie in a neutral gray shade that gives a classic storybook look. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of tie-in was in 1793

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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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
ˈtī-ˌin
noun

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