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ties in

ties in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of tie in.

Meaning of tie in

Verb

tie in (third-person singular simple present ties in, present participle tying in, simple past and past participle tied in)

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To fit in or harmonize (with something).
    • This paragraph does not tie in with the greater themes of the story.
  2. 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)
  3. To attach oneself to a rope using a secure knot.

Questions about ties in

What is ties in the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Ties in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of tie in.

Words near ties in in the dictionary

  1. ties a can to it
  2. ties and dyes
  3. ties back
  4. ties down
  5. ties hand and foot
  6. ties in
  7. ties in knots
  8. ties in with
  9. ties into
  10. ties off
  11. ties one on

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