tune in
Definition
Verb: * To adjust a radio or television receiver to receive a specific broadcast signal or channel. * (Figuratively) To become aware of, attentive to, or in harmony with a particular idea, mood, or situation.
Usage
The verb "tune in" is used to describe the act of selecting a specific broadcast frequency. It is commonly followed by the preposition "to" when specifying the station or program.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Tune in" (figurative): To direct one's attention or awareness to something.
- You need to tune in to the team's morale; something is wrong.
- A good teacher tunes in to the needs of each student.
- "Tuned in" (adjective): Describes a state of being aware, knowledgeable, or receptive.
- She's very tuned in to the latest fashion trends.
- He's not very tuned in to political issues.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuner (n): A device or component for tuning a receiver.
- Tune (v): To adjust the pitch of a musical instrument or the frequency of a receiver. ("Tune the guitar," "Tune the radio.")
- Retune (v): To tune again or adjust to a different frequency.
Synonyms
- Set: To adjust a receiver to a particular frequency.
- Adjust: To change or move something slightly to achieve the desired result.
- Attune (figurative): To bring into harmony or make aware.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Tune out: The opposite of "tune in"; to stop listening or paying attention.
- The lecture was so boring that I just tuned out.
- Tune up: To adjust an engine or musical instrument to make it work better.
- I need to tune up my car before the long trip.
Related Idioms
- "Tune in, turn on, drop out": A counterculture slogan from the 1960s advocating for awareness, expanded consciousness, and disengagement from conventional society.
Verb
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regulate (a radio or television set) in order to receive a certain station or program