tune out

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Definitions of tune out words

noun tune out a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it. 1
noun tune out a musical setting of a hymn, poem, psalm, etc., usually in four-part harmony. 1
noun tune out the state of being in the proper pitch: to be in tune. 1
noun tune out agreement in pitch; unison; harmony. 1
noun tune out proper adjustment, as of radio instruments or circuits with respect to frequency. 1
noun tune out harmonious relationship; accord; agreement. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English (noun); unexplained variant of tone

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
go along with — permit, consent to
grin and bear it — to suffer trouble or hardship without complaint
have no use for — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.