Phrasal Verbs
- 1when the tide comes in, it moves toward the land opposite go out
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- 2to finish a race in a particular position My horse came in last.
- 3to become fashionable Long hair for men came in in the sixties. opposite go out (of something)
- 4to become available We're still waiting for copies of the book to come in.
- 5to have a part in something I understand the plan perfectly, but I can't see where I come in.
- 6to arrive somewhere; to be received The train is coming in now. News is coming in of a serious plane crash in Pennsylvania. She has over a thousand dollars a month coming in from her investments.
- 7to take part in a discussion Would you like to come in at this point, Susan?
- 8(of a law or rule) to be introduced; to begin to be used
to become involved in something If you want to come in on the deal, you need to decide now.