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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How to watch on local TV FOX is broadcasting the game in California; in the Bay Area, tune in to KTVU-TV (channel 2) with an antenna or a cable TV provider. Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 As viewers prepare to tune in, Kornacki is eager to experience it all alongside them. Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 The same title also dominates the Digital Song Sales chart, which ranks the top-selling tunes in the country. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Fans will tune in for the fun, the Christmas and the hotness. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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