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
tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in
: 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
: to become tied in
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
One hundred and sixty nine projects were eligible for the Oscar in the category of Documentary Feature, but only two with a celebrity tie-in — Will & Harper and Eno (about musician and producer Brian Eno) — were selected for the 15-title shortlist.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
Third tier side, Ipswich Town has come through three ties in this season's competition where in the Fourth Round they have been drawn away to face Manchester City, currently second in the Women's Super League.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
When Brands Miss the Mark Not every branding tie-in strikes the right tone.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
One hundred and sixty nine projects were eligible for the Oscar in the category of Documentary Feature, but only two with a celebrity tie-in — Will & Harper and Eno (about musician and producer Brian Eno) — were selected for the 15-title shortlist.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Kings fell back to .500 at 20-20 and remain No. 9 in the conference, though they are now tied in the standings with the San Antonio Spurs (19-19).
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
Third tier side, Ipswich Town has come through three ties in this season's competition where in the Fourth Round they have been drawn away to face Manchester City, currently second in the Women's Super League.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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