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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Fans of these family circuses tell Ms. Latifi that they tune in to escape from their own lives, to feel like they are a part of someone else’s family.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
From Champions League toe-pokes to swivelling on a dime in baggy blaugrana, the Ballon d'Or winner's very presence was enough to tune in for.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Millions more across about 190 countries will tune in to see the performance broadcast live on Netflix, while authorities will deploy thousands of police and security staff for the crowds that will converge on Seoul.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
Jimi Hendrix is out of tune in almost every clip you ever see of him!
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
In the kitchen Helmuth tries to tune in London.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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