tune in
Britishverb
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to adjust (a radio or television) to receive (a station or programme)
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slang to make or become more aware, knowledgeable, etc (about)
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Adjust a receiver to receive a particular program or signals at a particular frequency, as in Tune in tomorrow, folks, for more up-to-date news . [Early 1900s]
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Be aware or responsive, as in She's really tuned in to teenagers . [1920s] For an antonym, see tune out .
Example Sentences
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Inspired by the show’s statuette, the new name is meant to provide “clearer recognition” for audiences tuning in, SAG-AFTRA said in November when revealing the rebrand.
From Los Angeles Times
Anthropic says viewers who tune in External link at 9:30 a.m.
From Barron's
Tyson barely landed a punch in that Netflix-backed bout, which was watched by a live crowd of around 70,000 spectators with an estimated millions more tuning in around the world.
From Barron's
“So many people tune in and see how how exciting the sport can be.”
From Los Angeles Times
In a landscape where Instagram and TikTok divert viewers from scheduled broadcasts, Olympic ideals of unity, excellence and representation lose their relevance if audiences don’t tune in.
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