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tune in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtuːn ˈɪn/ · UK /ˌtjuːn ˈɪn/

tune in means: To choose a television or radio station so you can watch or listen to a program.

verb

WATCH OR LISTENB1

To choose a television or radio station so you can watch or listen to a program.

  • Tune in at eight tonight.
  • Thousands of listeners tuned in for the interview.
  • We tune in to the local radio station every morning.

How to use it: tune in to something (Tune in to our evening news at six.)

Similar words: watch, listen

Common phrases: tune in tonight, tune in regularly

PAY ATTENTIONB2

To start paying attention to something or understanding what someone feels or needs.

  • Please tune in when I explain.
  • She tuned in to the mood of the room.
  • Good managers tune in to what their staff need.

How to use it: tune in to something (Parents need to tune in to their children’s feelings.)

Similar words: pay attention, listen, become aware

Opposites: tune out

Common phrases: tune in closely, tune in emotionally

Questions about tune in

What does tune in mean?

To choose a television or radio station so you can watch or listen to a program.

What is tune in in other languages?

Türkçe: yayını açmak · Español: sintonizar · Français: se brancher sur · Deutsch: einschalten · Italiano: sintonizzarsi · 日本語: 選局する

How do you pronounce tune in?

In American English /ˌtuːn ˈɪn/; in British English /ˌtjuːn ˈɪn/.

How do you use tune in in a sentence?

Tune in at eight tonight. Thousands of listeners tuned in for the interview.

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