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
We tuned in to hear the election results.
2
: to understand and be aware of a situation
He was not tuned in to the needs of his staff.

Examples of tune in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Here's how Tennesseans can tune in with their families for free this winter ― because sharing is one of the best gifts of all. Nina Tran, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025 Much of that is down to the sheer number of people tuning in. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 Stay updated of developments by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news source. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025 Just over two billion people are expected to tune in based on previous numbers. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 5 Dec. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tune in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20in. Accessed 15 Dec. 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

More from Merriam-Webster on tune in

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!