tune in — to listen to or watch a radio or television program
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to listen to or watch a radio or television program
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuːn ɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandma still tunes in to her favorite soap opera every afternoon like it's a sacred ritual.
- Please tune in to our podcast for more embarrassing stories about my cooking disasters.
- Students need to tune in to their teacher's instructions more carefully.
tune in
NOUN[/tuːn ɪn/]
to listen to or watch a radio or television program
to listen to or watch a radio or television program
Tune in beneath the moon, your favorite show starts soon!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'tune' derives from Old French 'toner', meaning to harmonize or intone, ultimately from Latin 'tonus' (tone, sound). Originally referring to a musical melody or harmony, the term expanded during the radio era to mean 'adjust to a frequency,' and 'tune in' emerged to describe entering a broadcast channel.
Breakdown
tune (melody, to adjust/harmonize) + in (into, toward the inside). The phrasal verb combines the verb 'tune' (originally from Old French 'toner') with the particle 'in', creating the sense of 'directing one's attention or receiver toward a broadcast signal.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma still tunes in to her favorite soap opera every afternoon like it's a sacred ritual.”
“Please tune in to our podcast for more embarrassing stories about my cooking disasters.”
“Students need to tune in to their teacher's instructions more carefully.”
“Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for the season finale!”
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