Definition of come in
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
