coming on

phrase expression

The phrase "coming on" is versatile and can be used in various contexts to indicate progression, onset, or advances.

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Definition

B2General

Approaching or nearing a particular point in time or space.

Example

Winter is coming on quickly this year.
The train is coming on time.

B2Health

(medical)The initial appearance or development of symptoms of an illness.

Example

She felt a headache coming on.
I think I'm coming on with a cold.

B2Social

(informal)Displaying romantic or sexual interest towards someone.

Example

He was clearly coming on to her at the party.
She didn't like the way he was coming on.

B1Functionality

Starting to operate or become functional.

Example

The streetlights come on at dusk.
The heater comes on automatically when it gets cold.

Similar

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

coming through going on on the come come on see coming come on to come in come to come at come online get on come over come for dropping in coming and going come on down come up come with come into come along bring on coming into the world on the way come after about to be on coming together come out come calling game on come it come in hot hop on go on come up to come around on one's way follow on come back come on strong come again pull up on come down come through roll on show up