tie-in

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noun

ˈtī-ˌin 

1

: something that ties in, relates, or connects especially in a promotional campaign

2

: a book that inspired or was inspired by a movie 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

McDonald’s has had some marketing wins: its $5 meal deal and a Minecraft movie tie-in. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 July 2025

Attendees have podcasts, or support podcasts, with specific themes, audiences or tie-ins to higher education or higher education institutions. —Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025

Verb

The ties in the back add an elegant touch, and better yet, can be adjusted to find your perfect fit. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025

Netanyahu's trial is ongoing, with the prime minister's political future tied in part to the outcome of both the legal proceedings and evolving international responses to settlement policy. —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1793, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for tie-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin

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