come in

verb

came in; come in; coming in; comes in

intransitive verb

1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
data began coming in
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal : to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
that's where you come in
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
Phrases
come in for
: to become subject to
came in for harsh criticism

Examples of come in in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of come in was in the 14th century

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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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