tune in
verb
tuned in; tuning in; tunes in
: to listen to or view a broadcast of
tuned in the weather report
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
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After building momentum through small-scale dinner parties throughout 2019, their business caught the eye of Dragon’s Den producers, who invited them to pitch their business to the show’s celebrity investors… and the millions of viewers who tuned in each week.
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Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
His unique ability to transform personal pain into comedy and gratitude showcases his artistry and humanity, creating a lasting impact on all who tune in.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
That Fox News empire has been on a high since the election, with the channel up 7 percent in primetime while its rivals CNN (down by 46 percent) and MSNBC (down 52 percent) saw declines as viewers tune in for the flurry of surprising Trump picks for cabinet officials.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Challenger, by Adam Higginbotham In January 1986, the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated in the sky, stunning spectators watching at Cape Canaveral and schoolchildren tuned in to live broadcasts—and, soon, the whole nation.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
His unique ability to transform personal pain into comedy and gratitude showcases his artistry and humanity, creating a lasting impact on all who tune in.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
That Fox News empire has been on a high since the election, with the channel up 7 percent in primetime while its rivals CNN (down by 46 percent) and MSNBC (down 52 percent) saw declines as viewers tune in for the flurry of surprising Trump picks for cabinet officials.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Challenger, by Adam Higginbotham In January 1986, the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated in the sky, stunning spectators watching at Cape Canaveral and schoolchildren tuned in to live broadcasts—and, soon, the whole nation.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Tune in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20in. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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