I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: tie in
: something that ties in: as
a.
(1) : an advertisement by a retail dealer that is placed near or coordinated with a related advertisement by a manufacturer
(2) : an advertisement that is coordinated with some topical matter (as a specific holiday)
(3) : an advertisement that fixes attention on an idea by presentation of two or more of its aspects (as by punning allusion)
(4) : comment uniting in one advertisement two otherwise separate advertising items ; also : similar comment in other than advertising writing
b. : the electrical joining of two power systems so that each can furnish power to the other
c. : an article or right to purchase that is only available under a tie-in arrangement
d. : an obscure or secret relation
there is evidently some tie-in between delinquency and divorce
suspected a tie-in between his assistant and the opposition
II. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: tie in
: allowed by a seller only on condition of attendant purchase of another product or fulfillment of an attendant agreement
a tie-in sale
also : involving the use of tie-in sales
tie-in merchandising