tune out
To stop paying attention to; to ignore; to zone out.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I often tune out when the lecture gets boring.”
“When my neighbor started complaining about his garden again, I found it easy to tune out and look at my phone.”
“As the politician began his repetitive speech, the audience collectively tuned out, their minds drifting toward the evening ahead.”
From tune + out.
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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 in
To pay attention.
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tune up
To beat up (someone).
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tuned in
Paying attention.
Last updated August 10, 2026