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to stay tuned

to stay tuned

98 3.5
To wait and pay attention for more news or updates
  • phrasal verb
  • Literature
translation icon : mantenerse atento
  • So stay tuned for mine in March and we'll see.
  • stay tuned for more
  • stay tuned for news
  • stay tuned for updates

So make sure you stay tuned and see you in the next vlog.

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Examples

  • Stay tuned for a special report.

    Godzilla (1998)

  • - Stay tuned for more updates.

    7 Below (2012)

  • So stay tuned and we'll see what went on.

    Patrick Boyle

  • And stay tuned, we'll talk about that next time.

  • So this is round one and stay tuned for round two soon.

    Lex Fridman

  • So with all that in mind, stay tuned for performance.

  • And stay tuned for our next series.

  • Stay well, stay tuned, and as always, thanks for watching.

  • I'll have more information on this for you early next week, so stay tuned.

    Blog text (5)

Synonyms

to keep an eye out
vsto stay tuned
  • Informal
134 3.2

Watch carefully for someone or something

is mainly about waiting for upcoming information rather than searching locally
to stay alert
vsto stay tuned
28 3.4

To watch carefully so you notice danger or changes

is about waiting for information rather than guarding against danger
to keep one's eyes peeled
vsto stay tuned
  • Informal
16 4.6

Watch carefully for something important or dangerous

focuses on waiting for announcements rather than actively watching visually
to keep abreast of
vsto stay tuned
8 5.3

To stay informed about recent changes or news in a subject

is more about awaiting coming announcements than steady background knowledge
to stay informed
vsto stay tuned
7 3.1

To keep up with the latest news and events

focuses on waiting for specific future announcements rather than continuous updating
to keep abreast
vsto stay tuned
4 5.6

To stay up to date with new information

aims at awaiting new announcements rather than continuously monitoring news
to keep one's ears open
vsto stay tuned
  • Informal
4 3.7

Stay alert to hear useful news or information

focuses on awaiting broadcast updates rather than general listening for information
to keep an eye peeled
vsto stay tuned
  • Informal
1 6.0

Watch carefully for something you expect to see

is used for staying ready for broadcasts or announcements rather than spotting objects
to stay on the ball
vsto stay tuned
  • Informal
1 7.7

To be alert and ready to act

is more about expecting future updates than constantly reacting
to watch this space
vsto stay tuned
1 6.9

Expect more news or updates soon

is a general instruction to remain attentive for future updates
to keep one's ear to the ground
vsto stay tuned
  • Informal
6.5

To pay close attention to what people say and do to know what is happening

is about waiting for formal updates rather than sensing informal trends

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

to tune out
  • Informal
19 4.4

To stop listening or paying attention to what is happening

How Attentive

to monitor
627 3.5
to stay tuned
  • Literature
98 3.5
to follow
  • Texting
∞ 1.0
to ignore
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

stay tuned infinitive
stayed tuned past
stayed tuned past participle
staying tuned present participle
stays tuned third person singular

Morphology

stay + tune

The verb 'stay' (to remain) combined with 'tuned' (from 'tune' = to adjust) yields a plausible compositional sense of 'remain set/connected', so a learner could infer a general idea of staying connected or attentive. However, the specific pragmatic meaning 'wait for further information/updates' tied to broadcasting conventions is a metaphorical extension that is not fully predictable without exposure, so the expression is partially but not fully transparent.

Etymology

Stay tuned comes from old radios and TVs. You had to keep the set tuned to the same station to keep listening, so to stay tuned came to mean 'wait for more information' or 'keep listening'.