come in
Definition of come in
intransitive verb
1a : to arrive on a scene new models coming inb : to become available data began coming in
2 : to place among those finishing came in last
3a : to function in an indicated manner come in handyb 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
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First Known Use of come in
13th century
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