Tune in Meaning in English
expression
ˈtun/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
TOON-in
tjˈuːn/ /ˈɪn
TYOON-in
Definition
To watch or listen to a particular program on TV or radio; or to pay close attention to something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Common with radio/TV: 'tune in to the news'; also means focusing attention: 'tune in to what she is saying.' Slangy in plural: 'tune in, drop out.' Don't confuse with 'turn on' (start a device).
Spanish: sintonizar - prestar atenciónPortuguese (BR): sintonizar - prestar atençãoPortuguese (PT): sintonizar - prestar atençãoChinese (Simplified): 收看 - 收听 - 注意听Chinese (Traditional): 收看 - 收聽 - 注意聽Hindi: सुनना - ध्यान देनाArabic: يشاهد (برنامج) - يصغيBengali: যোগাযোগ করা - মনোযোগ দেওয়াRussian: настроиться - внимательно слушатьJapanese: チャンネルを合わせる - 注意を向けるVietnamese: bật (radio/TV) - chú ý lắng ngheKorean: 채널을 맞추다 - 집중하다Turkish: kanala geçmek - dikkat kesilmekUrdu: چینل لگانا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: menyetelkan - memperhatikan
Example Sentences
Please tune in to channel 5 at 7 p.m.
basic
I tune in to the radio every morning.
basic
Remember to tune in for the weather report.
basic
Lots of people tune in just to hear the opening song.
natural
Whenever she speaks, I really try to tune in to her feelings.
natural
You can tune in online if you can’t get to a TV.
natural