Idioms for tune
Origin of tune
1350–1400; Middle English (noun); unexplained variant of
tone
OTHER WORDS FROM tune
Words nearby tune
tunbridge ware,
tunbridge wells,
tundish,
tundra,
tundra swan,
tune,
tune in,
tune out,
tune up,
tune-up,
tuneful
British Dictionary definitions for tune in (1 of 2)
tune in
verb (adverb often foll by to)
to adjust (a radio or television) to receive (a station or programme)
slang
to make or become more aware, knowledgeable, etc (about)
British Dictionary definitions for tune in (2 of 2)
tune
/ (tjuːn) /
noun
verb
Word Origin for tune
C14: variant of
tone
Idioms and Phrases with tune in (1 of 2)
tune in
Adjust a receiver to receive a particular program or signals at a particular frequency, as in Tune in tomorrow, folks, for more up-to-date news. [Early 1900s]
Be aware or responsive, as in She's really tuned in to teenagers. [1920s] For an antonym, see tune out.
Idioms and Phrases with tune in (2 of 2)
tune