tie-in
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6.5
- noun
- /ˈtaɪˌɪn/
- Specialized
- The blueprint shows how the tie-in will join the two sections of the building together.
- tie-ins with movies
- promotional tie-ins
- commercial tie-ins
Examples
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Prime Minister Samuel Hinds referred to the photovoltaic system grid tie-in that has been installed at the GEA building.
Blog text (15) -
As shown in each of the main sections, North American productions serviced the dictatorships' propaganda through the images on screen as well as through promotional initiatives and commercial tie-ins.
Academic text (2017) -
Define system compatibility with shock mount (including sway clearance, tie-in, and structure stiffness).
Academic text (1993) -
The principal trade-off in the deal was that the federal government dropped the natural gas export tax and Alberta dropped the tie-in to world oil prices (Anderson 1981, 29).
Academic text (2004) -
Specify isolator, sway space, tie-in, and additional environments (such as chemicals, fluids, and ozone).
Academic text (1993) -
The engineer used a tie-in to securely connect the beams of the new bridge.
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In construction projects, a strong tie-in is crucial for maintaining structural integrity.
Synonyms
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3.3
A part that joins parts so power, signals, or water can pass
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1.0
A small metal ring that connects parts of a chain
33
3.7
A part that joins two cables so they can carry power or signals
33
3.9
A connection between things, for example air pollution and disease
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1.0
A piece of string or ribbon used to fasten things together
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2.6
A small hook or buckle that fastens things together
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5.3
A device that connects two machine parts so they move together
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2.9
The place where two things meet and are fixed together
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3.9
A thing that holds two parts together so they stay secure
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3.4
A part used to hold something in place
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7.1
A bent nail end or knot that holds things together
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6.7
A rod that connects the steering parts to the front wheels so they turn together
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9.9
A knot used to hold things together
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7.3
A long horizontal piece that stops two roof sides or walls spreading apart
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9.9
A way of joining two things so they can send power or information
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6.2
A thing used to join two parts, often in machines or pipes
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Etymology
Tie-in comes from the simple verb tie ('to fasten') plus in ('into' or 'with'), so it literally means something that 'ties in' two parts together. Think of a metal plate or rope that you use to tie an extension to a wall or to join cables — that is why a tie-in is a connector or fastener used to join things.