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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You’re tuned in to what is usually cryptic when Mercury meets Neptune. Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025 Moose fanatics around the world are now tuning in at all hours of the day and night, hoping to catch a glimpse of these iconic hoofed mammals. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 Earlier this year, viewers worldwide tuned in to watch bald eagle eggs hatch on a Big Bear live nest cam. Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 It's been a wonderful journey, realizing these tunes in this way. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 16 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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