come on

come on

verb

Definition of COME ON

intransitive verb

1

a : to advance by degrees <darkness came on> b : to begin by degrees <rain came on toward noon>

2

a : please —used in cajoling or pleading b —used interjectionally to express astonishment, incredulity, or recognition of a put-on

3

: to project an indicated personal image <comes on as a conservative>

4

: to show sexual interest in someone; also : to make sexual advances —usually used with to <tried to come on to her>

First Known Use of COME ON

15th century