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tune out

To fail to pay attention to; to ignore.

Etymology:

  • From tune + out.
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I have a hard time tuning out a television that is on.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'tune out':

tune outTo change the channel or frequency away from.
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