tie-in

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noun

ˈtī-ˌin 

1

: something that ties in, relates, or connects especially in a promotional campaign

2

: a book that inspired or was inspired by a movie or television program

tie in

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verb

tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in

transitive verb

: 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

intransitive verb

: to become tied in

Examples of tie-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

So does the brand’s tie-in with the Louvre museum for a capsule makeup collection last year and other recently nominated brand ambassadors. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024

Since then, additional decorative drives have appeared, many but not all of them branded tie-ins to entertainment or popular culture. —PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024

Verb

Currently, law enforcement in Wyoming and elsewhere in the country often have their hands tied in these situations and instruct frazzled homeowners to address the issue in civil court. —Christina Coulter, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024

Grant funds will support activities that tie in with Safe Rides to School, a program adopted in 2015 by the Cupertino Union and Fremont Union High school districts. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1793, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

tie in

verb

(ˈ)tī-ˈin

1

: to bring into connection with something

2

: to become connected

illustrations that tie in with the text

tie-in

ˈtī-ˌin

noun