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verb (adverb often foll by to)
to adjust (a radio or television) to receive (a station or programme)
slang to make or become more aware, knowledgeable, etc (about)
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Words nearby tune in

tundish, tundra, tundra swan, tune, tuneful, tune in, tuneless, tune out, tuner, tunesmith, tune-up
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Words related to tune in

accept, admit, attend, get, observe, aid, compete, cooperate, engage, perform, play, share, commiserate, comprehend, adopt, audit, auscultate, catch, concentrate, eavesdrop

Other Idioms and Phrases with tune in

tune in
1

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]

2

Be aware or responsive, as in She's really tuned in to teenagers. [1920s] For an antonym, see tune out.

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