tune in
The phrase "tune in" originated from the act of adjusting radio and television sets to receive specific broadcasts and has evolved to mean paying attention or becoming aware.
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Definition
B1Media
(common)To select a specific television or radio channel to watch or listen to a program.
Example
- Don't forget to tune in to the news at 6 PM.
- We always tune in to the morning show on our favorite radio station.
B2General
(idiomatic)To pay attention or become more aware of something.
Example
- You need to tune in to what your body is telling you.
- She tunes in to her children's needs effortlessly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tune in":
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