tie in
tie in verb: to fit in or harmonize (with something). Also the alternative spelling of tie-in.
Verb
tie in (third-person singular simple present ties in, present participle tying in, simple past and past participle tied in)
- To fit in or harmonize (with something).
- This paragraph does not tie in with the greater themes of the story.
- "It works out perfectly for us," said Phoenix during an interview with CBC News that was at times interrupted by the sound of drills and saws. "It ties in nicely for our opening and it's just a good way to create a buzz with a new business."2019 March 8, Andrew Lupton, “JUNOS value to London? Try $12 million to start”, in CBC News, archived from the original on 15 Sep 2021
- For a local station to begin broadcasting an ongoing network transmission.
- I believe Argentina has a network of about 20 or 25 stations that they can tie in.1938, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce, Construction and Operation of a Radio-Broadcasting Station (page 105)
- To attach oneself to a rope using a secure knot.
Also used as
tie in is also the alternative spelling of tie-in.
Forms of tie in
| Verb | |
|---|---|
| third-person singular present | ties in |
| present participle | tying in |
| past participle | tied in |
| past | tied in |
| Noun | |
| plural | tie ins |
Questions about tie in
- What does tie in mean?
- Tie in means to fit in or harmonize (with something).
- What part of speech is tie in?
- Tie in is a verb.
- What is the past tense of tie in?
- The past tense of tie in is tied in.
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