Tune in

verb

To adjust a device, such as a radio or television, to receive a certain station or channel.

Please tune in your radio to 99.5 FM for the live broadcast of the concert.
Visual representation of "tune in" - To adjust a device, such as a radio or television, to receive a certain station or channel

Often appears as...

  • tune in to
  • tune in for
phrasal verb

To start paying attention to something or someone.

I usually tune in when the topic shifts to something I'm interested in.
Visual representation of "tune in" - To start paying attention to something or someone

Often appears as...

  • tune in to
  • tune in for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To adjust a device, such as a radio or television, to receive a certain station or channel.

Please tune in your radio to 99.5 FM for the live broadcast of the concert.
Visual representation of "tune in" - To adjust a device, such as a radio or television, to receive a certain station or channel

Often appears as...

  • tune in to
  • tune in for
phrasal verb

To start paying attention to something or someone.

I usually tune in when the topic shifts to something I'm interested in.
Visual representation of "tune in" - To start paying attention to something or someone

Often appears as...

  • tune in to
  • tune in for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "tune in"
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Technology Usage

Used commonly when referring to selecting channels on media devices or platforms.

Illustration for Technology Usage
Let's tune in to the weather channel for updates.
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Scheduled Events

Often used to remind or invite someone to listen or watch a specific scheduled program.

Illustration for Scheduled Events
Don't forget to tune in at 8 p.m. for the season finale.
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Radio Context

Originally from radio lingo but now applies to various digital streaming services.

Illustration for Radio Context
Tune in to our podcast every Thursday.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Technology Usage

Used commonly when referring to selecting channels on media devices or platforms.

Illustration for Technology Usage
Let's tune in to the weather channel for updates.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Scheduled Events

Often used to remind or invite someone to listen or watch a specific scheduled program.

Illustration for Scheduled Events
Don't forget to tune in at 8 p.m. for the season finale.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Radio Context

Originally from radio lingo but now applies to various digital streaming services.

Illustration for Radio Context
Tune in to our podcast every Thursday.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Technology Usage

Used commonly when referring to selecting channels on media devices or platforms.

Illustration for Technology Usage
Let's tune in to the weather channel for updates.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Scheduled Events

Often used to remind or invite someone to listen or watch a specific scheduled program.

Illustration for Scheduled Events
Don't forget to tune in at 8 p.m. for the season finale.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Radio Context

Originally from radio lingo but now applies to various digital streaming services.

Illustration for Radio Context
Tune in to our podcast every Thursday.
Visual representation of the word "Tune in"

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