tuned in
The phrase "tuned in" originates from the practice of adjusting a radio or TV to receive a specific signal, but it has since taken on broader meanings related to awareness and attentiveness.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Being aware of and responsive to what is happening around.
Example
- She is always tuned in to the latest news.
B1Broadcast
(technical)Listening to or watching a specific channel or program.
Example
- I tuned in to the radio to catch the morning news.
B2Interpersonal
(idiomatic)Understanding and being sensitive to someone's feelings or situation.
Example
- He is very tuned in to his children's emotions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tuned in":
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