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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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The tie-in marks a new step in Save the Duck’s adoption and implementation of the Digital Product Passport, first introduced with the spring 2024 collection in partnership with Certilogo.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
Carole Horst, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
In a related proposal, Fuentes suggests the city should change a rule that says ties in November should also be broken by drawing lots.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Pistons also established a philanthropic tie-in to the retail capsule.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The tie-in marks a new step in Save the Duck’s adoption and implementation of the Digital Product Passport, first introduced with the spring 2024 collection in partnership with Certilogo.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
This event ties in with the festival’s year-round education and screening programs.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
In a related proposal, Fuentes suggests the city should change a rule that says ties in November should also be broken by drawing lots.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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