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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"Entertainment has served a purpose for Netflix up until now, but they realise the whole notion of live programming drives viewers to tune in to that moment," he said.
From BBC
Here's all the details you need if you are planning to tune in.
From BBC
Over decades, viewership of the awards show has declined, though there was a slight uptick in 2025, with a significant number of younger viewers tuning in from cell phones and computers.
From BBC
They tuned in to see Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki, a trio that has left the Dodgers’ foes wondering if they will ever be able to compete for Japanese stars again.
They are tuned in to friends and colleagues, who are losing jobs, cognizant of shifts in company agendas and financial worries.
From MarketWatch
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