come on to

phrase informal

The phrase 'come on to' can have multiple meanings depending on the context, ranging from romantic advances to starting a new topic.

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Definition

B2Social Interaction

(informal, slang)To make romantic or sexual advances towards someone.

Example

He tried to come on to her at the party, but she wasn't interested.

B2Conversation

(informal)To begin discussing a new topic.

Example

We were talking about sports, and then he came on to the subject of politics.

B2General

(informal)To start feeling the effects of something, such as an illness or emotion.

Example

I think I'm coming on to a cold; my throat feels sore.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come on to":

come on come on strong come up to get on to come to come at coming on come over hit on move in on get on come into come up on the come come to bed come for come on down come upon come along bring on come down on come around come down to run up on come in on to come with come round hit upon come forward come hither pull up on come to bat hit up jump on come through go on get over on come down get it on ride up on come off it come to the party lean into come out come it come out with play up make a move hop on