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cue in en · VERB · etymology 1

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To add elements (dialogue, music, special effects) to a specific spot in a script.
    • We should cue in the music at the end of this scene.
  2. (transitive) To signal (someone) to join a performance or to begin a task at a particular moment.
    • The conductor cued me in at the wrong time.
  3. (intransitive) To identify and understand signals, emotions, body language, subtext, etc.; to connect with someone.
    • A good therapist can cue in to even the toughest of clients.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
cues in Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
cued in Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
cued in Tense=Past lexicographic
cueing in Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
cuing in Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

cue in en · VERB · etymology 2

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, misspelling) Misspelling of clue in.
    alt of clue in