Tie-in
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtaɪˌɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tie-in is a noun meaning Something that is related or connected to another thing.
Meaning
Something that is related or connected to another thing.
More Meanings
- An authorized product based on a media property, such as a film or video game, by way of cross-promotion.
- An association or connection between things.
Example Sentences
Brand new for this season! I got the unrecognizable summer movie tie-in sammich!
So while it might be pretty neat to see yourself as one of The Young Ones, as Dirty Den, Cobra, Rambo, Scooby or any of a hundred others, it's not really enough to cover up for the real problem with tie-in games.
There was really important and unavoidable tie-ins between the two movements. Sexism is the thing that prevents women from achieving equal status in the world and indeed it's sexism that creates most of the homophobia — the fear of people not playing their proper sex roles.
Word Forms
- tie-ins
Synonyms for tie-in
Depending on context, synonyms include link, tie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include link, tie, connection, relationship, linkage, narc.
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