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

With Stafford targeting the middle of the field, Evans was asked to come in cold. —Mike Kaye updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026

McDearmond asked Brian to come in. —CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026

This compact option has space for six cards, cash, and coins, and comes in an array of colors. —Stephanie Gray, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

The sneakers come in 21 colors — but users can score them for 20 percent off in specific shades, including white and cielo blue, carnation and starlight glow, and droplet and druzy. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for come in

• multivitamin
• saman
• summon