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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It went on to dominate Saturday-night TV, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch one person pick a date from three suitors hidden behind a screen.
From BBC
They diligently tune in to earnings calls and company filings, and devour every piece of content featuring Chief Executive Alex Karp.
From MarketWatch
It was estimated that over 10.7 million people tuned in for the concert.
From Los Angeles Times
Another BBC TV behemoth - Traitors - has risen to new heights this year with Celebrity Traitors, with up to 13 million viewers tuning in - more than double the number who watched this year's Strictly launch show.
From BBC
Petite, unfussy and good humored, the artist tuned in to her visitor’s questions with the focused attentiveness that she brings to painting, and recalled names, dates and events from her life with remarkable clarity.
From New York Times
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