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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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Since then, additional decorative drives have appeared, many but not all of them branded tie-ins to entertainment or popular culture.
—PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Christina Coulter, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Grant funds will support activities that tie in with Safe Rides to School, a program adopted in 2015 by the Cupertino Union and Fremont Union High school districts.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
So does the brand’s tie-in with the Louvre museum for a capsule makeup collection last year and other recently nominated brand ambassadors.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Since then, additional decorative drives have appeared, many but not all of them branded tie-ins to entertainment or popular culture.
—PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Verb
Currently, law enforcement in Wyoming and elsewhere in the country often have their hands tied in these situations and instruct frazzled homeowners to address the issue in civil court.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Grant funds will support activities that tie in with Safe Rides to School, a program adopted in 2015 by the Cupertino Union and Fremont Union High school districts.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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