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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They did not tune in to the gubernatorial contest until weeks before Tuesday’s primary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Followers of the Welkers tune in for a taste of farming in Big Sky Country: sweeping drone shots of golden grain fields and brothers wrestling with monster tractor tires.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
It’s a common headache during the NBA playoffs this year: You sit down to watch the game but struggle to figure out where to tune in.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
You don’t need to live in a certain area to tune in to a particular station.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026
And be careful with tune and turn: I think I’ll tune in to my favorite TV show and turn into a couch potato.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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