tuned in
Paying attention.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Make sure you stay tuned in during the meeting.”
“The students were fully tuned in as the professor explained the difficult new theory.”
“By remaining keenly tuned in to the subtle shifts in public opinion, the diplomat successfully navigated the complex negotiations.”
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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 out
To stop paying attention to; to ignore; to zone out.
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tune up
To beat up (someone).
Last updated August 10, 2026