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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Mike Dojc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
However, overcoming a four-point gap when Barca have a game in hand is a tall order, especially for a club whose style tends to result in frustrating draws (Atleti have had eight draws this season, while Barca have only seen three of their matches end with a tie-in score).
—Brett Koremenos, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Julia Frankel and Leo Correa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Rubio’s visit to Georgetown on Thursday was part of a broader Caribbean tour aimed at strengthening U.S. ties in the region.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile grip maker Golf Pride—whose equipment has been in the hands of 44 past Masters champions—dubs their tourney tie-in ‘honorary starter,’ after the tradition of golf legends hitting ceremonial tee shots to ring in the major.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
However, overcoming a four-point gap when Barca have a game in hand is a tall order, especially for a club whose style tends to result in frustrating draws (Atleti have had eight draws this season, while Barca have only seen three of their matches end with a tie-in score).
—Brett Koremenos, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who leads an ultranationalist government, has cultivated close ties in recent years with far-right populist leaders in countries like Hungary, Brazil and Argentina.
—Julia Frankel and Leo Correa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Rubio’s visit to Georgetown on Thursday was part of a broader Caribbean tour aimed at strengthening U.S. ties in the region.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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