come in
Third Person
comes in
Present Participle
coming in
Past Tense
came in
Past Participle
come in
1
to finish or rank in a specific position in a competition, typically indicated by a numerical ranking such as first, second, etc.
- Despite facing tough competition, she trained hard and managed to come in first in the swimming race.
- The team performed exceptionally well and came in second place in the basketball tournament.
- He gave his best effort and came in third in the marathon, earning himself a bronze medal.
- The gymnast's flawless routine allowed her to come in fourth in the individual all-around competition.
- After a close race, the horse came in fifth, narrowly missing out on a top-four finish.
2
to enter a place or space
transitive
- As soon as she heard the music, she decided to come in.
- Get ready, the guests are coming in.
- Please come in and make yourself comfortable.
- The coach told the substitute player to come in.
- When it started raining, we all decided to come in.
Antonyms:
3
to arrive at a certain stage or point in a process
- The project is progressing well; we are coming in ahead of schedule.
- They were trailing behind but managed to come in second place.
- The results of the experiment have started to come in, and they look promising.
- The reports from various departments are coming in, and we can start analyzing the data.
- The rainfall is expected to come in later tonight.
Synonyms:
4
to come or be placed between existing elements or components
- The designer suggested that a new section should come in between paragraphs three and four for better flow.
- I need to rearrange the slides and have this image come in between slides seven and eight.
- The new information will come in as a separate paragraph to provide additional context.
- The editor suggested that a quote from the interview should come in at this point to support the author's argument.
- Let's have this scene come in between the second and third acts of the play to create a dramatic pause.
5
to become popular or trendy
- Bold colors and patterns are starting to come in for this season's fashion trends.
- The retro style of clothing has come in and gained popularity among young adults.
- These high-top sneakers are predicted to come in and be the next big fashion statement.
- Vegan fashion has been gradually coming in as more people are seeking sustainable and cruelty-free options.
- The minimalist aesthetic has come in and influenced various design industries.
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6
to participate in a conversation or discussion by offering one's thoughts, opinions, or contributions
- As the meeting progressed, she felt compelled to come in and share her insights on the topic.
- When the controversial issue was raised, several members of the group came in with their contrasting viewpoints.
- The expert was invited to come in and provide expert testimony during the panel discussion.
- As the debate heated up, he couldn't resist the urge to come in and counter his opponent's arguments.
- The audience was encouraged to come in with their questions and comments during the Q&A session.
7
to become involved or participate in something
- She decided to come in on the project and contribute her expertise.
- Several companies have expressed interest and want to come in as partners.
- We need to take down their base of operations and that's where you come in.
- The politician urged citizens to come in and vote in the upcoming election.
- Lots of people came in and helped with the event organization.
8
(of the sea's water level) to come higher up
- As the tide came in, the water started to come in and gradually covered more of the beach.
- We had to move our belongings further inland as the water began to come in and flooded the lower parts of the beach.
- It's important to be cautious when the tide is coming in, as the water level starts to come in and can rise quickly and unexpectedly.
- The beachgoers watched as the water came in and formed small pools, leaving behind seashells and debris.
- The children built sandcastles near the shoreline, but they had to move them back as the tide started to come in and reach closer to their creations.
9
to become relevant, applicable, or useful in a particular context or situation
- The new information that was discovered later came in and became highly relevant to the ongoing investigation.
- As the discussion progressed, her expertise in the subject matter came in and provided valuable insights.
- The skills he learned during his previous job came in and proved to be highly applicable to his current role.
- The data analysis tools that were introduced recently have come in and greatly improved our efficiency.
- The advice given by her mentor came in and proved to be incredibly useful in navigating the complex situation.
10
to become accessible
- The new product line is expected to come in next month, allowing customers to purchase the latest designs.
- The concert tickets for the popular band's tour will come in for sale online tomorrow morning.
- The latest software update will come in and be ready for download by the end of the week.
- The new shipment of books will come in and be stocked on the shelves of the bookstore tomorrow.
- The job opening for the position will come in and be posted on the company's website later today.
11
to have a clear and strong signal that allows for proper reception or communication
- The radio transmission was weak at first, but as we moved closer to the tower, the signal started to come in more clearly.
- I adjusted the antenna on my television to make sure the channels would come in properly.
- When hiking in remote areas, the cellphone signal may not come in reliably due to the lack of nearby cell towers.
- The satellite dish was properly aligned, allowing the TV signal to come in without any interference.
- In order for the radio station's broadcast to reach a wider audience, they installed additional transmitters to ensure the signal would come in strongly.
12
to start participating in a musical performance, typically as part of a group or ensemble
- The guitarist was late to the rehearsal, but he quickly came in and started playing along with the band.
- The drummer waited for the appropriate moment and then came in with a powerful beat, energizing the entire band.
- The vocalist took a deep breath and came in with a soaring note, captivating the audience with their performance.
- And now, as we reach the final movement, I'll cue the brass section to come in on the triumphant theme.
- The violin section will have a brief solo before the entire orchestra comes in with a grand crescendo.
13
to start the transmission of a signal, message, or communication
- The pilot radioed the control tower and said, "Flight 123, coming in," indicating their intention to begin transmitting.
- The ham radio enthusiast adjusted the antenna and announced, "This is Kilo Bravo Nine, coming in loud and clear."
- The news reporter held the microphone close and stated, "We are live on the scene, coming in with breaking news."
- The satellite communication system established a connection, and the astronaut radioed, "Houston, this is Mission Control.We're coming in with status updates."
14
(of software or machinery) to operate or work in the specified or expected manner
- The new machine is designed to come in and efficiently process large quantities of data.
- The software update allows the application to come in and seamlessly integrate with other systems.
- The new security system will come in and effectively monitor and protect the premises.
- The upgraded engine enables the car to come in and deliver increased power and better fuel efficiency.
- The redesigned website will come in and provide an improved user experience with enhanced functionality.