Tune out
phrasal verb
When you stop listening or paying attention to someone or something.
Children often tune out when they are bored in class.
Often appears as...
- tune out the noise
- tune out distractions
phrasal verb
To adjust a radio or television so that you no longer receive a particular station or channel.
I had to tune out that annoying radio station.
Often appears as...
- tune out the radio
- tune out the tv
phrasal verb
To intentionally detach oneself from reality or disengage from one's surroundings.
He tends to tune out when he's stressed and just loses himself in his music.
Often appears as...
- tune out reality
- tune out the environment
phrasal verb
When you stop listening or paying attention to someone or something.
Children often tune out when they are bored in class.
Often appears as...
- tune out the noise
- tune out distractions
phrasal verb
To adjust a radio or television so that you no longer receive a particular station or channel.
I had to tune out that annoying radio station.
Often appears as...
- tune out the radio
- tune out the tv
phrasal verb
To intentionally detach oneself from reality or disengage from one's surroundings.
He tends to tune out when he's stressed and just loses himself in his music.
Often appears as...
- tune out reality
- tune out the environment
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Selective Hearing
Focuses on the choice to ignore, not just an inability to hear.
She could tune out her brother's guitar practice when studying.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Rude Intent
It's not always meant to be disrespectful; sometimes it's just a coping mechanism.
During the noisy party, he had to tune out to concentrate on his friend's story.
Pro Tip 3/3Overload Response
Used when overwhelmed with too much information or stimulation.
At the end of a long day, she would tune out the hustle of the city.
Pro Tip 1/3Selective Hearing
Focuses on the choice to ignore, not just an inability to hear.
She could tune out her brother's guitar practice when studying.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Rude Intent
It's not always meant to be disrespectful; sometimes it's just a coping mechanism.
During the noisy party, he had to tune out to concentrate on his friend's story.
Pro Tip 3/3Overload Response
Used when overwhelmed with too much information or stimulation.
At the end of a long day, she would tune out the hustle of the city.
Pro Tip 1/3Selective Hearing
Focuses on the choice to ignore, not just an inability to hear.
She could tune out her brother's guitar practice when studying.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Rude Intent
It's not always meant to be disrespectful; sometimes it's just a coping mechanism.
During the noisy party, he had to tune out to concentrate on his friend's story.
Pro Tip 3/3Overload Response
Used when overwhelmed with too much information or stimulation.
At the end of a long day, she would tune out the hustle of the city.
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