come in (A1)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: /kʌm ɪn/
Definition
To enter a place, building, or room.
Examples
Please come in and have a seat.
The guests started to come in around 7 PM.
After the storm, we were told it was safe to come in.
How to Use come in
- come in (phrasal verb)
- To enter a place. — "Please come in and close the door behind you."
- come in on (prepositional phrase)
- To become involved in a plan, project, or activity. — "He decided to come in on the deal at the last minute."
- come in handy (idiom)
- To be useful or helpful. — "This tool will come in handy when we start fixing the car."
- come in useful (idiom)
- To be helpful or beneficial. — "Don't throw away those old boxes; they might come in useful later."
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