tune in

verb

tuned in; tuning in; tunes in

transitive verb

: to listen to or view a broadcast of
tuned in the weather report

intransitive verb

1
: to listen to or view a broadcast
tune in next week for the conclusion
2
: to associate oneself with what is happening or one's surroundings

Examples of tune in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fans can tune in on their smartphones, TVs or computers on Coachella's YouTube channel. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024 And because radio shows were recorded in front of a live studio audience for people tuning in at home, TV shows were too. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tune in 

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of tune in was in 1913

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Cite this Entry

“Tune in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20in. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tune in

verb
1
: to listen to or view a broadcast
tune in next week for the conclusion
2
: to pay attention to what is happening or to one's surroundings

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