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come in


come in

verb

Definition of COME 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
come in for
: to become subject to <came in for harsh criticism>

First Known Use of COME IN

13th century

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