enter (a place)
She knocked on the door and waited for someone to tell her to come in.
come in — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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become available or useful
This phone charger will come in handy when we travel.
be relevant
This is where your previous experience really comes in, as it helps you handle unexpected challenges.
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1. enter (a place)
B1neutralspoken
to enter a room or building, especially after being outside or after knocking.
She knocked on the door and waited for someone to tell her to come in.
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to become available, be received, or start being useful or important.
This phone charger will come in handy when we travel.
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C1neutralspoken
to become important, relevant, or applicable in a particular situation, especially when discussing how or when something starts to have an effect.
This is where your previous experience really comes in, as it helps you handle unexpected challenges.
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