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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Since people are tuning in to a broadcast signal, there is no way for the government to track them, she added.
From Barron's
On Saturday mornings in South Korea, you can tune in for a weekly dose of "Leeds Era Once Again", a TV show aimed at helping contestants rediscover their heyday.
From BBC
With more than 20,000 episodes broadcast, the show reaches millions of fans who tune in to the dramas of the residents of the fictional village of Ambridge every week.
From BBC
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
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