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
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
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Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
In a case of life reflecting art, though, the tie-in video games spawned by the movie — which in some ways is about the danger of video games — were a smash.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The Central Bank of Turkey and National Bank of Poland (NBP) were tied in second place on the buyers’ list, both institutions purchasing six tonnes.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The sponsorship is intended as a tie-in to the restaurant’s new Red Carpet Hospitality initiative, an effort designed to elevate the customer experience.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
In a case of life reflecting art, though, the tie-in video games spawned by the movie — which in some ways is about the danger of video games — were a smash.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Things were still tied in the eighth when the Twins threatened but did not pull ahead.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The Central Bank of Turkey and National Bank of Poland (NBP) were tied in second place on the buyers’ list, both institutions purchasing six tonnes.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tie-in
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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