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tie in

(with someone or something) to join with someone or something; to connect with someone or something. (See also tie in with something.) I would like to tie in with you and see if we can solve this together. We would like for you to tie in and share your expertise.

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tie in (to something)

to fasten or connect to something. Can you fix it so my computer can tie into Rachel's? This one will not tie into her computer.

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tie in

Connect closely with, coordinate, as in They are trying to tie in the movie promotion with the book it is based on, or His story does not tie in with the facts. [First half of 1900s]

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tie in

v.

1. To bring something into a close or effective relation with something: The college tied its fundraising campaign in with the alumni reunion. The pattern on the carpet ties in all the different fabrics in the room. In this paragraph, the author reviews the main points and ties them in.

2. To have a close or effective relation with something: The music should tie in with the holiday theme. If you make a remark during the lecture, the professor will discuss it as long as it ties in.

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