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 These products may come in versions that differ from the brand-name companies, such as vials of powder that must be dissolved in liquid, or as tablets or nasal sprays. C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024 Executive compensation usually comes in a package of an annual salary, stock awards and other benefits. Zoe Jaeger and Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024 Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging These butter-soft leggings come in twenty different colors, but select colors are currently priced at $40. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 But a major breakthrough came in mid-July with the killing of the commander of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, in an airstrike in southern Gaza. Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for come in 

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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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