1
: something that ties in, relates, or connects especially in a promotional campaign
2
: a book that inspired or was inspired by a motion picture or television program
tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in
: to bring into connection with something relevant: such as
a
: to make the final connection of
tied in the new branch pipeline
b
: to coordinate in such a manner as to produce balance and unity
the illustrations were tied in with the text
c
: to use as a tie-in especially in advertising
: to become tied in
Examples of tie-in in a Sentence
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2024
In fact, the tie-in to Hunter Biden's drug addiction may make the president's support of his son in this case more sympathetic.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 12 June 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
With the game tied in the third period, Rodrigues scored the go-ahead goal 3:11 into the final period with a snap shot from the left circle after the Panthers cycled the puck around the offensive zone.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
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Noun
The charity tie-ins, says Ford, are a great way for the Superica team to get to know their newest neighborhood.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2024
In fact, the tie-in to Hunter Biden's drug addiction may make the president's support of his son in this case more sympathetic.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 12 June 2024
Verb
Williams also wore a tie in a similar red-and-white color scheme in an argyle pattern.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
With the game tied in the third period, Rodrigues scored the go-ahead goal 3:11 into the final period with a snap shot from the left circle after the Panthers cycled the puck around the offensive zone.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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