come on

Definition & Meaning of "come on"

come on

SENTENCE

used for encouraging someone to hurry

Example

Come on, we're going to be late if we do n't leave now!

The show starts in ten minutes.

to come on

[phrase form: come]

VERB

to make progress or improve

Intransitive: to come on | to come on in a specific manner

Example

His language skills are really coming on.

Her piano playing is really coming on.

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.

As soon as the lights dimmed, the music came on, and the performance began.

to move or advance in the direction of someone or something

Intransitive: to come on somewhere

Example

I called my dog, and he obediently came on to me.

The child hesitated for a moment but then came on to her mother's outstretched arms.

to become accessible or available for use or participation

Intransitive

Example

The opportunity to study abroad finally came on, and I immediately applied.

I've been waiting for this sale to come on, so I can buy the item at a discounted price.

to begin functioning, especially after a period of inactivity or being turned off

Intransitive

Example

I pressed the power button, but the computer took a while to come on.

I turned the faucet, and after a moment, the water finally came on.

to show attraction or romantic interest

Intransitive: to come on | to come on to sb

Example

He's been coming on to her all night, complimenting her and trying to impress her.

She did n't appreciate his advances; he was coming on too strong.

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.

I'm excited to see the band come on and perform their new song on the music show.

to come across or encounter someone or something unexpectedly

Transitive: to come on sth

Example

I was walking in the park when I came on a group of deer grazing peacefully.

While cleaning out the attic, I came on an old box filled with my childhood toys.

to become visible or make an appearance, often in a noticeable manner

Intransitive

Example

The stars started to fade as the sun began to come on in the early morning.

As the fog lifted, the stunning landscape came on, revealing its beauty.

to begin to develop or appear, especially in the context of a condition, illness, or feeling

Example

A headache started coming on after lunch.

He could feel a cold coming on after being out in the rain.

come on

INTERJECTION

used to express disbelief or disagreement with someone, especially when they are making a statement or argument that the speaker finds implausible or questionable

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Definition & Meaning of "come on"

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