Come in Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KUHM-IN
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪn
KUM-IN
Definition
Used to invite someone to enter a room or building. It can also mean to arrive or become involved in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a polite invitation when someone knocks on the door ('Please, come in!'). Can be used figuratively in contexts like competitions ('New ideas come in'). Neutral register; not slang or formal.
Spanish: entrar - pase (cuando se llama a la puerta)Portuguese (BR): entrar - pode entrarPortuguese (PT): entrar - pode entrarChinese (Simplified): 进来Chinese (Traditional): 進來Hindi: अंदर आओArabic: ادخلBengali: ভিতরে আসুন - আগমন করুন - অংশগ্রহণ করুনRussian: входить - приходить - участвоватьJapanese: 入る - 加わるVietnamese: vào - tham giaKorean: 들어오다 - 참가하다Turkish: içeri gir - katılmakUrdu: اندر آنا - شامل ہوناIndonesian: masuk - ikut
Example Sentences
Please come in and have a seat.
basic
I heard you knock. Come in!
basic
It's raining, so quickly come in before you get wet.
basic
The doctor will see you now. Please come in.
natural
New people come in every week for the art class.
natural
How did this idea come in to the discussion?
natural