come in
/kʌm ɪn/
Meaning
This phrase is most commonly used as a polite invitation to enter a room, house, or office. It can also refer to fashion trends arriving, news being received, or a tide rising.
Examples
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Please come in and make yourself at home.
Please come in and make yourself at home.
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The train from Boston is scheduled to come in at platform four.
The train from Boston is scheduled to come in at platform four.
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Reports are starting to come in about the election results.
Reports are starting to come in about the election results.
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That's where you come in; we need your help with the design.
That's where you come in; we need your help with the design.
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High tide is coming in, so we should move our towels up the beach.
High tide is coming in, so we should move our towels up the beach.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He knocked on the door and then entered in.
✓ He knocked on the door and then came in.
'Entered in' is redundant in English. Use either 'came in' or simply 'entered'.
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✗ Please go in! (when you are already inside welcoming someone)
✓ Please come in!
If you are already inside the room or house, you must use 'come in' to invite someone inside. 'Go in' is used when you are outside with them.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The door is open, so feel free to ___.
💡 An invitation to enter the room.
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come in
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What time does your flight ___ tonight?
💡 This refers to the plane arriving at the airport.
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come in