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 The Evo 150 is a full-function device that lets listeners tune in to internet radio or enjoy music-streaming services, and Bluetooth aptX HD enables hi-res playback to and from compatible devices. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 The musicians recorded the tunes in New York City last year. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024 Tens of millions of Americans are expected to tune in Thursday night for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: an annual opportunity for the president to trumpet his accomplishments and spell out his agenda before Congress. Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 The study, focused on the influence of country stations and on-air talent, found that personalities make listeners more likely to tune in for longer periods, providing a sense of connection with the station, its clients and others in the community. Tom Roland, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 Only time will tell, but tune in to The Masked Singer Wednesdays on Fox at 8 p.m. ET/PT to find out. Watch Hart's big reveal below. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 By the time the finale aired on Aug. 23, over 50 million people tuned in to watch the first-ever Sole Survivor, Richard Hatch, be crowned, and the show has been a fan favorite since. Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 If users prefer humility, generative AI tuned in that direction will garner usage. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 And lastly, the launch includes analytics so companies can see if employees are actually tuning in. Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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