tie-in

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noun

1
: something that ties in, relates, or connects especially in a promotional campaign
2
: a book that inspired or was inspired by a movie or television program

tie in

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verb

tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in

transitive verb

: to bring into connection with something relevant: such as
a
: to make the final connection of
tied in the new branch pipeline
b
: to coordinate in such a manner as to produce balance and unity
the illustrations were tied in with the text
c
: to use as a tie-in especially in advertising

intransitive verb

: to become tied in

Examples of tie-in in a Sentence

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Noun
McDonald’s has had some marketing wins: its $5 meal deal and a Minecraft movie tie-in. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 July 2025 Attendees have podcasts, or support podcasts, with specific themes, audiences or tie-ins to higher education or higher education institutions. Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
The ties in the back add an elegant touch, and better yet, can be adjusted to find your perfect fit. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 Netanyahu's trial is ongoing, with the prime minister's political future tied in part to the outcome of both the legal proceedings and evolving international responses to settlement policy. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tie-in

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1793, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of tie-in was in 1793

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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

tie in

verb
(ˈ)tī-ˈin
1
: to bring into connection with something
2
: to become connected
illustrations that tie in with the text
tie-in
ˈtī-ˌin
noun

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