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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"The truth is, nobody knows yet what President Trump will ultimately say, which is why everyone should tune in," White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told CBS News.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
The simple reason why the facts aren’t known is that the American public doesn’t care enough to tune in, or at least those who run the media corporations don’t think the American public cares.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
With all due respect to the heartwarming Cinderellas of this tournament, the reason we tune in every four years isn’t to witness the exploits of Cape Verde or Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
"He likes to keep you on the edge of your seat. So, all I would just tell people is, tune in, and we'll see some surprises, I'm sure."
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Pa said, “That boy’s trying to sing you a Stevie Wonder tune in a letter.”
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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