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

So much for that team slump coming in, outside of catcher Shea Langeliers, who clubbed an MLB-leading five home runs in his team’s first six games. —Joe Davidson april 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026

But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026

Hince came in at a special time, when the band was working on A Night at the Opera. —Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026

The news comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding Mortensen's on-again, off-again relationship with Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for come in

• multivitamin
• saman
• summon