Phrase guide

stay tuned

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: channel-surf, change the channel

2

verb

Meaning 2

To wait or remain alert (for new developments or for further information).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, idiomatic, often

Examples

  • Near-synonym: watch this space (often synonymous)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: watch this space

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the operation of dial-tuned radio receivers.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: se med — to remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention
  • Danish: blive på kanalen — to remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention
  • Danish: blive hængende — to remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention
  • Polish: nie zmieniać stacji — to remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention
  • Polish: nie zmienić stacji — to remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention
  • Portuguese: ficar ligado — to remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention
  • Portuguese: ficar ligada — to remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention