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come on
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andiamo!, forza!
used for encouraging someone to hurry
Example
Come on, we 're going to be late if we do n't leave now!
The new software update will come on next week, introducing several new features.
At the family reunion, the older relatives teased the younger ones, saying, ' Come on, kids, look alive!
to come on
[phrase form: come]
01
progredire, migliorare
to make progress or improve
Intransitive: to come on | to come on in a specific manner
Example
Her piano playing is really coming on.
His language skills are really coming on.
The renovations are coming on nicely.
02
venire, avvicinarsi
to move or advance in the direction of someone or something
Intransitive: to come on somewhere
Example
The player dribbled the ball skillfully and came on towards the goal.
03
diventare disponibile, essere disponibile
to become accessible or available for use or participation
Intransitive
Example
The job opening came on just as I was looking for a new opportunity.
The tickets for the concert will come on sale tomorrow morning.
The opportunity to study abroad finally came on, and I immediately applied.
04
accendersi, attivarsi
to begin functioning, especially after a period of inactivity or being turned off
Intransitive
Example
The lights in the theater came on, signaling the start of the performance.
After a few attempts, the engine finally came on, and the car roared to life.
I turned the faucet, and after a moment, the water finally came on.
05
manifestarsi, iniziare improvvisamente
to begin doing something in a manner that is sudden and unexpected
Intransitive
Example
The storm came on suddenly, with strong winds and heavy rain.
After a few minutes of waiting, the movie finally came on.
As soon as the lights dimmed, the music came on, and the performance began.
06
fare avances a, corteggiare
to show attraction or romantic interest
Intransitive: to come on | to come on to sb
Example
She enjoys subtle flirting but dislikes when people come on too aggressively.
07
fare un'apparizione, venire
to make an appearance or be featured in a television or radio program, especially as a guest or performer
Intransitive
Transitive: to come on a show
Example
The popular singer will come on as a guest on the talk show tonight.
The expert will come on the radio program to discuss the latest scientific discoveries.
The actor will come on the late-night show to promote his upcoming film
08
imbattersi in, incontrare
to come across or encounter someone or something unexpectedly
Transitive: to come on sth
Example
During my research, I came on an interesting article that shed light on the topic I was studying.
While cleaning out the attic, I came on an old box filled with my childhood toys.
As I was hiking through the forest, I came on a beautiful waterfall hidden among the trees.
09
apparire, venire fuori
to become visible or make an appearance, often in a noticeable manner
Intransitive
Example
The neon sign outside the store came on, attracting customers with its bright lights.
When the stage lights dimmed, the dancers came on, captivating the audience.
As the fog lifted, the stunning landscape came on, revealing its beauty.
10
iniziare, manifestarsi
to begin to develop or appear, especially in the context of a condition, illness, or feeling
come on
01
dai, ma dai
used to express disbelief or disagreement with someone, especially when they are making a statement or argument that the speaker finds implausible or questionable
Example
Come on, we 're going to be late if we do n't leave now!
The new software update will come on next week, introducing several new features.
At the family reunion, the older relatives teased the younger ones, saying, ' Come on, kids, look alive!
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Come on, we're going to be late if we don't leave now!
The new software update will come on next week, introducing several new features.
At the family reunion, the older relatives teased the younger ones, saying, 'Come on, kids, look alive!
The comedian will come on the variety show and deliver a hilarious stand-up routine.
She noticed the brake lights of the car ahead come on suddenly, indicating a quick stop.
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