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tie in

idiom
Meaning

To fit in or harmonize (with something).


Examples
SIMPLE

Does this new rug tie in with the sofa?

CONTEXTUAL

The architect ensured the modern glass design would tie in with the historic brick buildings nearby.

COMPLEX

The author masterfully crafted the final chapter to tie in with the subtle clues introduced in the opening pages of the novel.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    Peckham Rye

    [Cockney slang]tie

  2. 02

    statistical tie

    A situation in which the difference in popularity of two options in a poll is less than the margin of error.

  3. 03

    tie in knots

    To put (someone) in a difficult situation.

  4. 04

    tie in with

    To become associated with (a person or group of people); to connect with.

  5. 05

    tie one on

    To drink alcohol excessively, to the point of being drunk

  6. 06

    tie oneself in knots

    To put oneself in a difficult situation.

  7. 07

    tie someone's hands

    To render someone powerless to act, to thwart someone.

  8. 08

    tie the knot

    To marry, wed, get married.

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