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

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This is a great NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025 By the time the first finale aired on Aug. 23, over 50 million people tuned in to watch the first-ever Sole Survivor, Richard Hatch, be crowned. Ale Russian, People.com, 21 May 2025 The winner gets an automatic spot in the Champions League, which brings with it the potential for $100M in fees for qualifying, plus bonus payments for wins and simply getting fans to tune in to watch on TV. Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Stay updated on tornado watches and warnings by tuning in to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tune in

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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“Tune in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20in. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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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