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ALL meanings of tune in

tune in
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  • noun tune in a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it. 1
  • noun tune in a musical setting of a hymn, poem, psalm, etc., usually in four-part harmony. 1
  • noun tune in the state of being in the proper pitch: to be in tune. 1
  • noun tune in agreement in pitch; unison; harmony. 1
  • noun tune in proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency. 1
  • noun tune in harmonious relationship; accord; agreement. 1
  • noun tune in Archaic. frame of mind; mood. 1
  • noun tune in Obsolete. a tone or sound. 1
  • verb with object tune in to adjust (a musical instrument) to a correct or given standard of pitch (often followed by up). 1
  • verb with object tune in to adapt (the voice, song, etc.) to a particular tone, to the expression of a particular feeling, or the like. 1
  • verb with object tune in to bring (someone or something) into harmony. 1
  • verb with object tune in to adjust (a motor, mechanism, or the like) for proper functioning. 1
  • verb with object tune in Radio and Television. to adjust (a circuit, frequency, or the like) so as to bring it into resonance with another circuit, a given frequency, or the like. to adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to make it compatible in frequency with a transmitting apparatus whose signals are to be received. to adjust (a receiving apparatus) so as to receive the signals of a particular transmitting station. 1
  • verb with object tune in to put into or cause to be in a receptive condition, mood, etc.; bring into harmony or agreement. 1
  • verb with object tune in Archaic. to utter, sound, or express musically. to play upon (a lyre). 1
  • verb without object tune in to put a musical instrument in tune (often followed by up). 1
  • verb without object tune in to give forth a musical sound. 1
  • verb without object tune in to be in harmony or accord; become responsive. 1
  • idioms tune in call the tune, to decide matters of policy; control: He was technically running the business, but his father still called the tune. 1
  • idioms tune in change one's tune, to reverse one's views; change one's mind: She changed her tune about children when she married and had her own. 1
  • idioms tune in sing a different tune, to be forced to change one's ways, attitude, behavior, etc.: He will sing a different tune when he has to earn his own money. 1
  • idioms tune in to the tune of, Informal. in or about the amount of: In order to expand, they will need capital to the tune of six million dollars. 1
  • intransitivephrasal verbs tune in listen to sth broadcast 1
  • phrasal verb tune in If you tune in to a particular television or radio station or programme, you watch or listen to it. 0
  • phrasal verb tune in If you tune in to something such as your own or other people's feelings, you become aware of them. 0
  • verb tune in to adjust (a radio or television) to receive (a station or programme) 0
  • verb tune in to make or become more aware, knowledgeable, etc (about) 0
  • noun tune in to adjust a radio or television receiver to a given frequency or channel so as to receive (a specified station, program, etc.) 0
  • noun tune in to become or make aware, knowing, hip, etc. 0
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