tune in
To pay attention.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please tune in when the teacher starts speaking.”
“If you want to understand the new project, you need to tune in during the morning meeting.”
“The audience failed to tune in to the speaker's subtle warnings, ultimately missing the gravity of the impending crisis.”
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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change one's tune
To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
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sing a different tune
To hold a different opinion or appreciation (about something); to possess a new, changed, or regenerated mindset, usually for the better.
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sing the same tune
To hold the same opinion or understanding as another; to be in agreement on a matter.
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stay tuned
To remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention.
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tune out
To stop paying attention to; to ignore; to zone out.
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tune up
To beat up (someone).
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tuned in
Paying attention.
Last updated August 10, 2026