tuning out

Meanings

• Verb

  To stop listening or paying attention to something, often intentionally.

  - "I'm tuning out this boring lecture."
  - "He tuned out the noise coming from the street."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tuning out
outing , routing , pouting , dousing

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Variants

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tune out , tuned out , tunes out , tuning out

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Etymology

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The term 'tuning out' comes from the world of radio and television broadcasting, where it refers to adjusting the radio or television dial to find a clearer signal or to change the channel.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tuning out' was first used in the context of radio broadcasting in the early 20th century.

2. In some parts of the world, 'tuning out' is referred to as 'switching off'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disengagement: The act of withdrawing or separating oneself from something, such as a relationship, a job, or a situation.

2. Distraction: Something that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'tuning out' is often used to describe someone who is disengaged or disconnected from their surroundings. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is withdrawing emotionally or mentally from a situation.

How to Memorize "tuning out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself turning a dial or pressing a button to change the channel or find a clearer signal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tuning' with 'listening' or 'paying attention', and the word 'out' with 'disengaging' or 'disconnecting'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tune In, Turn Out' to remember that 'tuning out' means disengaging or disconnecting.

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