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to come at
[phrase form: come]
01
to suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them
Transitive: to come at sb
Examples
The angry dog started growling and came at me, barking fiercely.
He lost his temper and came at his opponent with a punch.
02
to manage to achieve something, particularly after a while or with great difficulty
Transitive: to come at a goal
Examples
After a long hike, we finally came at the top of the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view.
It took hours of hard work, but she eventually came at a solution to the complex problem.
