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

see also come in for

Examples of come in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Getting out in transition was also key for the Hornets, who chalked up 20 fast-break points — with 17 coming in the first half. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025

So this is not people already enrolled renewing, this is new people coming in, shopping and enrolling for coverage. —Steve Large, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

Paul later recalled to Sports Illustrated that brand deals started coming in the moment his Vine following passed six figures — including one from the game Doodle Jump, which offered to pay him $200 for a six-second video promoting it. —Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

Rachel comes in once again with great advice. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for come in

• multivitamin
• saman
• summon