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

Recent Examples on the Web

Coming off what might have been his best game yet with the Jets (289 yards, three touchdowns in a thrilling 32-25 win in Jacksonville), Rodgers came in hot this week. —Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

Nearly all of this year’s gain has come in the six weeks since Donald Trump was elected the next president. —Brian Evans, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024

After years of being maligned and underestimated — though never by his managers or his fellow professionals — the accolades were coming in abundance. —Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024

That’s where their lighter, more (um) wearable cousins come in: smart glasses. —Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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