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
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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Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024
Her and Kenzo’s tie-in and similarities have many facets, including a focus on sustainability and the brand helping Levalut to develop an educational project.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2024
Now, the single electoral vote could be what breaks a 269-269 tie in the Electoral College, a distinct possibility given the 2024 map, and both campaigns are pouring resources into the district to ensure a victory.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Sep. 2024
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Noun
And Reeves and his producing partner Dylan Clark are considering even more tie-in television series.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024
Her and Kenzo’s tie-in and similarities have many facets, including a focus on sustainability and the brand helping Levalut to develop an educational project.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
Russian and Chinese leaders have fostered closer ties in space in recent years, but China's Tiangong space station is inaccessible from Russia's launch sites.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2024
Now, the single electoral vote could be what breaks a 269-269 tie in the Electoral College, a distinct possibility given the 2024 map, and both campaigns are pouring resources into the district to ensure a victory.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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