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
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come in for
:to become subject to
- came in for harsh criticism
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